Reinickendorf celebrates 60 years of friendship with Antony: a cultural anniversary!

Reinickendorf celebrates 60 years of friendship with Antony: a cultural anniversary!

Reinickendorf is preparing for the 60th anniversary of the city friends with Antony. A nine-member delegation from the French twin town, under the direction of Mayor Jean-Yves Sénant, recently visited the Berlin district. The mutual visits are planned for important data in 2026: On Europe Day, May 9, the Reinickendorfer delegation will travel to Antony, while the French delegation is expected in Reinickendorf on the day of German Unity. District Mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner and the head of the district prescribed, Kerstin Köppen, received the guests in the council hall with a warm welcome, in which a quartet of the Franco-German music school Reinickendorf appeared.

The visit took place from Thursday to Sunday last week and included a variety of events. The delegation attended the Salvator primary school, the Künstlerhof Frohnau, the Tegel fire brigade museum and the Huguenot Museum. Particularly noteworthy was a meal together in the country house Schupke, which offered opportunities for personal encounters. In a two -hour conversation in the mayor's office, an intensive exchange was held at the administrative level, which focused on topics such as sports, education, culture and the Reinickendorfer strategy. The latter was particularly interested in the French delegation, which emphasizes the broader interpretation of loneliness as a social challenge.

loneliness officer for Reinickendorf

In order to counteract the growing problem of loneliness, Annabell Paris was presented as a loneliness officer for Reinickendorf. This decision was announced in mid-February during a press conference together with district mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU). The central goal of this position is the effective fight against loneliness by exploring the places of residence of affected people. In addition, data from the individual neighborhoods should be evaluated in order to convey the social offers precisely.

An important aspect of the strategy is the involvement of the Medical Association for the State of Berlin, which is considered a significant step. An annual loneliness summit is planned in December, which is the highlight of these ongoing efforts. Campaigns, brochures and information materials are to be developed in public relations work in order to highlight the topic of loneliness in society. Paris will act as the contact person for the district office and external partners and is responsible for the coordination of various administrative concepts to combat loneliness.

loneliness in the social context

loneliness is a complex phenomenon that results from the discrepancy between the desired and actual social relationships. It can occur in any phase of life and in any social environment. In many cases, loneliness is reinforced by a lack of access to social resources and social infrastructures. An investigation shows that the design of quarters makes a decisive contribution to promoting social interactions and reducing loneliness. Access to recreation areas and meeting places also play a central role in the prevention of loneliness.

The cooperation project "Loneliness. New requirements for living quarters" focuses on how residential areas can be designed in such a way that they promote social networks. It becomes clear that individual, interpersonal and social factors are closely related when it comes to combat loneliness. The creation of loneliness resilient quarters is therefore crucial for the development of lively and inclusive communities.

The challenges in dealing with loneliness are complex, especially in a German society that is increasingly individualized and aged. It requires a common and interdisciplinary commitment to effectively counter the different facets of loneliness and to increase the quality of life of the citizens.

The efforts of Reinickendorf, both on a municipal and individual level, reflect a growing awareness of the social challenges that exist in modern society. Further information can be found on the following pages: berlin.de , Berliner Lokalnachrichten and bpb.de .