Youth Policy in Dessau-Roßlau: What Happened in March 2026?

Youth Policy in Dessau-Roßlau: Recent Developments in March 2026

The city of Dessau-Roßlau was particularly active in youth policy in March 2026. Two meetings of the Youth Welfare Committee and the Youth Welfare Planning Subcommittee brought central topics such as childcare, youth social work, and investments into discussion. Decision-makers debated how the city can create youth-friendly offerings and manage demographic change.

Development of the Youth Welfare Committee

The Youth Welfare Committee met on March 26, 2026 at the Dessau Town Hall. On the agenda were status reports on the educational program "Education: Elementary," childcare, and the personnel situation in youth welfare. Another focus was on the activities of the child and youth representatives. The public question hour also provided the opportunity to address citizens' concerns directly. The session was open to the public and ended at 6:17 p.m. after an intense debate.

The preparation for the meeting was closely organized: Citizens could submit questions by email until March 25. This underlines the city's efforts to involve citizens in political decision-making processes.

Youth Welfare Planning Subcommittee: Structural Changes

The meeting of the Youth Welfare Planning Subcommittee took place on March 10, 2026. The focus was on the evaluation of childcare and the site planning for a youth center in the city center. A point system was developed to assess the occupancy, accessibility, and population development in five social areas.

Another discussion point was the personnel situation: One committee member announced that, due to professional reasons, they would no longer be able to attend the morning sessions. This led to the decision that future meetings should be held at 10:00 a.m. A decision for the entire legislative period was made to ensure flexibility and efficiency.

Future of Youth Services in Dessau-Roßlau

A central project is the "Kinderzirkus Raxli Faxli" (Children's Circus Raxli Faxli), the proposal for which was again submitted to the Mayor's Advisory Committee. In addition, the Working Group §78 is working on a sub-plan for youth work, which is to be integrated into future urban planning. Mobile offers that span several social areas are a central part of the planning to better reach young people.

The Working Group §78 "Support for Upbringing" has already developed initial results and plans a draft of the sub-plan. This structure is intended to help shape youth welfare in Dessau-Roßlau in a sustainable way and respond to changed demographic and social conditions.

Outlook

The discussions in March 2026 show that Dessau-Roßlau is actively concerned with the future of its youth. The city is relying on structural planning, citizen participation, and innovative offers. With projects such as the Children's Circus and a new youth center in the city center, the focus is on sustainability and inclusion. The decisions of the coming months will show whether these plans will be implemented—and how they will shape the living world of younger generations.