The staff members in the Press Office see themselves as intermediaries between the administration and the public through the media. The Press Office drafts and distributes press releases and press invitations. It coordinates and responds to inquiries from journalists and is the appropriate point of contact for filming permits.

Journalists can reach the Press Office at the following phone numbers:

• Ralf Munser, Director, Press Spokesperson: 0611 313327
• Elisabeth Mock, Deputy Director, Deputy Press Spokesperson: 0611 315094
• Sebastian Wenzel, Press Officer: 0611 314305
• David Bartelt, Press Officer: 0611 313200
• Heike Beichert, Assistant: 0611 313302

Residents with questions can contact the City Hall switchboard at 0611 310.