Chaos in Schleswig-Holstein: Software change causes massive disruptions!

Chaos in Schleswig-Holstein: Software change causes massive disruptions!

Things are really boiling in Schleswig-Holstein these days, and not just under the clouds. September 11, 2025 brings with it exciting but also worrying developments.

The state government's software change has consequences

The state government is currently in the middle of a large-scale Software conversion from Microsoft on open source. But the results are sobering: Judges in Schleswig-Holstein complain about software failures that last for hours and massive access disruptions, which significantly affect their work. Michael Burmeister, director of the Ahrensburg district court, speaks of sometimes “massive restrictions” in the ability to work. Marit Hansen, the state commissioner for data protection, is also critical and shares similar concerns. Although the change is recognized as correct in principle, the communication and implementation leave a lot to be desired.

Another aspect that should not be overlooked is the often neglected follow-up support for software changes. Experts warn that fundamental difficulties often only arise after implementation. The loss of project management, which often accompanies the introduction, can jeopardize the motivation of employees. “Clear communication and the involvement of everyone involved are crucial here,” emphasizes Markus Kawollek from nuboworkers GmbH. The state government faces major challenges in this regard to ensure progress and calm the agitation.

Road safety at stake

While new software solutions are being discussed in administration, tragic incidents occur on the streets. There was a serious one on Wednesday Traffic accident in Neuberend, in which five people were injured. An 81-year-old overtook a truck and collided head-on with an oncoming car. His injuries are life-threatening, while the passenger of another vehicle, a pregnant woman, was also seriously injured. Another accident victim, an elderly woman, now requires urgent medical attention, while a child fortunately only sustained minor injuries.

Risk of fire due to improper disposal

Another hot topic is this Fire-hazardous disposal of accumulators and batteries. In recent weeks, the number of fires in garbage trucks and recycling centers due to improper disposal has skyrocketed. In order to counteract this danger, the industry association of waste disposal companies has launched an educational campaign. Proper disposal is essential, especially at a time when environmentally friendly technologies are advancing.

Mercedes-Benz and explosive recalls

And there's also recently been excitement in the automotive industry: Mercedes-Benz has a worldwide recall campaign announced for 33,705 EQA and EQB models, including 3,119 in Germany. The reason is the risk of fire due to possible short circuit risks in the high-voltage battery. Instead of replacing the batteries, Mercedes relies on a software update that reduces the charging power. However, experts warn that range can decrease by up to 20% and charging times can increase by up to 15 minutes. Lawyers criticize the procedure as possibly “unlawful” and recommend that the affected customers push for real improvements or make claims for a reduction.

All in all, September 11, 2025 is a day full of challenges and explosive topics in Schleswig-Holstein. From software problems in the state government to traffic accidents to critical developments in the automotive industry - there is clearly movement at play here!