What secrets lie behind the imposing façade of the Ministerium des Innern? You might think this is just another government building, but these walls have witnessed the evolution of North Rhine-Westphalia’s security and administration. The Ministerium des Innern, established in 1946, isn’t just a building. It’s the nerve center for the state’s interior affairs. From overseeing the police force to managing elections and even regulating lotteries, this ministry plays a crucial role in the daily lives of North Rhine-Westphalia’s citizens. The current Minister of the Interior, Herbert Reul, has held the position since 2017. Interestingly, the Ministerium des Innern wasn’t always located here. It took up residence in the former offices of West LB/Portigon on Friedrichstraße 62-80 in more recent times. So, as you stand before the Ministerium des Innern, remember that you’re looking at a place where history is made and the safety and security of millions is constantly being shaped.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is