Dr. Silke Torp becomes President of the State Audit Office in SH!

Dr. Silke Torp becomes President of the State Audit Office in SH!

A lot happened in Schleswig-Holstein on October 7, 2025. A not entirely insignificant topic is the upcoming election of a new president for the State Audit Office. Dr. Silke Torp, current State Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, is proposed for this position. The proposal turned out to be unanimously approved by the cabinet of Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU). The election in the state parliament is scheduled for the next plenary session, and the inauguration is scheduled to take place on January 1, 2026. With that, Dr. says goodbye. Gaby Schäfer leaves this responsible position after twelve years.

What happens in public spaces? A major breach of trust was recorded in Lübeck: unknown people broke into construction site containers and stole tools worth over 120,000 euros. Police began investigating after the break-ins were discovered between Saturday and Monday.

Commemoration and enlightenment: October 7th

Another moving aspect of today's date is the commemoration of Hamas' attack on Israel, which is celebrating its second anniversary today. In Schleswig-Holstein, Israeli flags fly on many official buildings. This raid, which took place on October 7, 2023, resulted in an unprecedented death toll of over 1,200. In various places in Kiel, Lübeck and Flensburg, people remember the victims and show solidarity with those affected.

In addition to such serious issues, there are also concerns about health care in the region. Cancer Prevention Day, which was launched on November 28th by the German Cancer Society and the AOK, aims to draw attention to the importance of preventive examinations. The news is sad that only 19 percent of AOK insured people in Schleswig-Holstein take advantage of the opportunity for skin cancer screening. This is a decrease of 5.1 percent compared to the previous year, which Stuttgarter Nachrichten is a warning sign evaluated. The evidence for the benefit of skin cancer screening, which has existed since 2008, is also weak, as shown by a study that analyzed data from German cancer registries.

Security situation and further developments

In view of recent events, the police in Neumünster are preparing for an increased presence. This measure follows several acts of violence in the region, particularly around the train station. Another incident that cannot be overlooked is the explosion of a garbage container caused by an incorrectly disposed of e-cigarette. This led to a large-scale operation by the police, fire brigade and explosive ordnance disposal service in Quickborn.

There is also a lot going on in terms of sport in the region. In Kiel, fans celebrated Holstein Kiel's 125th birthday with an unofficial fan march. On the other hand, the topic of compulsory military service is being discussed, with Prime Minister Günther advocating for a reintroduction or general compulsory military service.

These diverse developments and topics testify to the liveliness of Schleswig-Holstein, which is always on the move. It remains to be seen how things will develop in the coming weeks.