Nexit debate in Neuss: Citizens remain skeptical of the circulation!

Nexit debate in Neuss: Citizens remain skeptical of the circulation!

In Neuss's local politics, everything is currently about the controversial "Nexit" - the possible exit Neuss from the existing district community. This explanation complex caused heated discussions yesterday evening in the company house. Civil society had invited to objectify the controversial and enable a clear exchange. Under the motto "Proud city vs. Kleiner Kreis", moderator Jan Philipp Büchler opened the debate, which was traced with excitement.

The city of Neuss had already found in an investigation at the beginning of July that the Nexit was legally possible. The district then developed a counter -bill. Member of the state parliament Jörg Geerlings from the CDU, however, threw a shadow on the discussion: he explained that the path to the emission was lengthy and needed the approval of the NRW state day. Geerling is skeptical about whether a majority for the Nexit comes about. He also sees a citizens' request as not feasible.

Opinions and perspectives

The Green Party politician Simon Rock noted in a video message that better cooperation between the city and district would be desirable. This supports the idea that Neuss should perhaps stay in the circle to take advantage of synergies.

A fitting retrospective also came from Heinrich Graf von Pfeil, who reported on the municipal reorganization 50 years ago, which led to the incorporation of Norf into Neuss. The historical references show how lengthy and complex such decisions can be.

Another highlight of the debate was the video message from the mayor of the city of Hanau, Maximilian Bieri, who spoke about the upcoming district freedom of his city on January 1, 2026. Hanau is pursuing ambitious projects, including the construction of a “house for working life” that is intended to improve local social benefits. The question here is whether Neuss considers similar ambitions when it comes to establishing an independent identity.

Economic considerations

Dominik Fehringer from the PR agency Nectanet provided insights into regional economic development in Ortenaukreis and introduced the Black Forest Power Region brand. Such initiatives could also be of interest for Neuss in order to further develop economically. Hermann-Josef Baaken, chairman of the district sports association, also warned urgently against too frequent changes in organizations, which could be seen as a further argument for remaining in the district.

A non -representative coordination among the 50 persons present produced a clear majority for the whereabouts in the circle, but only half of those present took the opportunity to express their opinion. This illustrates the inconsistent views in the population.

How the debate will continue and whether the NExit can actually be implemented remains to be seen. The numerous perspectives show that civil society must pull together to pursue a common goal.

Looking back at the discussion, the question also arises as to how modern technologies such as the IntelliDrive travel planning app could contribute to a better understanding of the various amenities. This could, for example, help not only to find the best route, but also to display all the necessary shops and gas stations along the route.

The exciting development in Neuss shows how local politics and citizen interests are closely linked and what challenges the city are facing in the current debate. The outcome is uncertain, but it is clear that the topic will not be off the table so quickly.