The matter in question, regarding a request for a room at the Haus der Jugend dated May 2025, was handled by the Department of Social Affairs. Mayor Nino Haase was made aware of the situation through a letter from the association dated April 20, 2026. Since then, the mayor has not received any further information that would have required an investigation under personnel law. The issue stemmed from organizational shortcomings in the room allocation process, which have since been resolved by the Youth Welfare Office. We sincerely apologize for this. 

Concurrent requests for information under the State Transparency Act were formally addressed in accordance with the legally prescribed procedure. In order to objectively review the differing assessments once again, the mayor invites the association to a joint discussion involving himself, the department head, and the association.

“Mainz is a cosmopolitan and diverse city that offers space to everyone—both figuratively and literally. The event calendar of the Haus der Jugend, in particular, has impressively demonstrated for many years that initiatives and young people—regardless of their background, religion, gender, or age—not only find a place there but also actively help shape the center and are expressly welcome.”

City officials expressly regret the organizational errors that occurred during the booking process at that time. A renewed invitation to a personal meeting at City Hall will be sent to the association by mail.