Hanau separates from the Main-Kinzig district: A new beginning from 2026!

Hanau separates from the Main-Kinzig district: A new beginning from 2026!

A significant change is coming: From January 1, 2026, Hanau will no longer be part of the Main-Kinzig district. This historic step of exclusion was initiated in August 2018 and is a novelty in the region, both politically and administratively. As the Fulda newspaper reports, the cooperation between Hanau and the Main-Kinzig district remains close and will continue even after the separation. This is underlined by District Administrator Thorsten Stolz, First District Councilor Andreas Hofmann and District Councilor Jannik Marquart.

What is particularly exciting is that the Main-Kinzig district actively supported the “border change agreement”, which covers the legal basis of the exclusion. Expert lawyers were necessary for this comprehensive contract design, which regulates all essential aspects of the spin-off. The contract consists of around 120 pages which clarify many important matters.

Challenges and solutions

One of the challenges of the spin-off lies in the area of ​​“health and security”. Here responsibility will continue to be ensured by the Main-Kinzig district. The transfer of tasks in the areas of social benefits and driving licenses was particularly tricky. Around 50 district administration employees will work for Hanau in the future to ensure a smooth transition.

In addition, the district administration will remain responsible for veterinary affairs and consumer protection for at least two years, which is particularly important for the citizens. In the school sector, everything remains the same: the responsibilities of the school authorities do not change, which represents a great relief for the schools and their providers.

Political impulses for the future

An interesting aspect of this reform is that the Main-Kinzig district will fall into second place in the population statistics behind the Offenbach district as a result of the exclusion from January 1, 2026. In addition, there will no longer be any representation from Hanau in the district council or district committee in the local elections on March 15, 2026.

But not only challenges, but also opportunities arise from this change. The jointly launched future fund is intended to make several million euros available for innovative projects. The focus is on the economic and working world as well as on renewable energies and climate protection measures.

This shows that the exclusion is not just a simple administrative maneuver, but part of a larger trend towards greater citizen participation and more transparent decision-making processes in communities. These developments are not only important for Hanau and the Main-Kinzig district, but also reflect the broader direction of local administrative reforms, which are a crucial issue for many municipalities. Loud bpb.de These reforms are designed to increase the administrative power of municipalities and to promote citizen participation.

How will Hanau develop after the exclusion? Stay tuned, we will keep you updated on all relevant developments!