The city of Halle (Saale) is requesting the Strandbad Halle, a local swimming pool, to reconsider its controversial entry policy requiring proficiency in the German language. The pool’s requirement has drawn criticism, prompting the city government to intervene. Officials expressed concern about the potential damage to the city’s reputation stemming from the policy. The city believes the language requirement may be discriminatory and limit access to public facilities. Details regarding the specific level of German proficiency required for entry were not disclosed, but the policy has generated public debate. The Strandbad has not yet publicly responded to the city’s request. This intervention highlights growing tensions surrounding integration policies and access to public services for non-German speakers in Germany.