Regensburg sheds light on budget secrets – How safe is our city?

Regensburg sheds light on budget secrets – How safe is our city?

In Regensburg, the municipal budget is once again the focus of attention. Criticism of Mayor Gertrud Maltz-Schwarzfischer is increasing - especially due to her late reaction to the budget problems for the next five years. According to a report by Regensburg Digital There is no legal reason to keep the budget absence secret. The mood in the city council is tense; Both the CSU and the Greens are unanimous in their comments about the difficulties in passing the budget.

Christian Janele (CSB) asked a particularly notable question in the last meeting, which was not kept under wraps, indicating progress in the main office. However, criticism of the mayor is inevitable because she did not proactively inform about the situation. This lack of transparency is not only an issue within the Council, but also affects the public, who have a right to information.

Public transport as an issue

Another hot topic is the poor bus connection in the Harting district. The SPD has responded to this and is urgently calling for improvements in local public transport. Its sister party, the Brücke, supported these efforts with a proposal for better connections to Harting. Citizens are increasingly dissatisfied and the question arises as to whether the city administration is taking the right measures to solve the problem.

REWAG and legal disputes

An additional reason for headlines is the 18 million euro lawsuit that the Regensburg energy supply company, REWAG, brought against former board members. How Mercury According to reports, Torsten Briegel, the CEO, is being charged for serious breaches of duty during his term of office. A report commissioned by him accused the former board members of criminally neglecting the company's interests in the energy market.

In February 2022, the supervisory board reported double-digit million losses in energy procurement, which ultimately led to the dismissal of Briegel and his deputy Bernhard Büllmann. It remains unclear whether the decisive report ultimately led to the damage amount of 18 million euros, which will now be heard in the courtroom.

In these legal disputes, one should not forget a previous trial at the Nuremberg Higher Regional Court, which did not end successfully for the city of Regensburg. The lack of clarity and the “profound loss of trust” within REWAG serve as a reminder of the need for transparency in corporate management.

Budget principles under pressure

The current situation raises essential questions Budget principles that regulate proper household management in Germany. These principles are intended to protect public administration and citizens from incorrect information and losses. Transparency and completeness are essential requirements in order to strengthen citizens' trust in local politics.

Finally, it should be noted that both the current budget and the ongoing legal disputes will continue to concern the city of Regensburg. Citizens are called upon to raise their voices and demand a timely solution in both areas. This is the only way the city can get back on a stable course.