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Salzhausen under pressure: budget crisis forces new loans!
The budget situation of the Salzhausen community remains tense, with planned investments and new loans for 2026/27.
Salzhausen under pressure: budget crisis forces new loans!
Things are simmering in the municipality of Salzhausen in Lower Saxony. The budget situation is tense, and this has become clear since the draft for the double budget for 2026 and 2027 was presented in the Finance Committee. Those responsible have their hands full finding savings opportunities and postponing planned investments to later dates. Because the high debts that have accumulated in recent years are no longer sustainable. The national newspaper reports that A total of new loans of around 4.5 million euros will be necessary for 2026 and 2027 to cover ongoing costs.
The tense financial situation is further exacerbated by the forecasts. A minus of 2.26 million euros for 2026 and 1.8 million euros for 2027 is expected. The joint municipality's debts could exceed the 20 million euro mark by the end of 2027. Without appropriate borrowing, there will hardly be any possibility of repaying the existing loans from the budget. The administration therefore calls for a moderate use of budget resources and emphasizes the need to closely examine the financial situation in the coming years.
Investment plan and biggest expenses
Despite the difficult situation, some investments are already on the agenda. The planned expenses include renovation work at the town hall, the replacement of windows at the Toppenstedt daycare center and heat protection measures at the daycare center in Wulfsen. Overall, investments of around 5 million euros are planned for 2026 and 2027, with almost 1.8 million euros expected from grants. The focus here is particularly on the area of education and care, as additional financial resources will be required with the introduction of all-day education at primary schools from 2026.
The new agreements with the district also promise relief: an increased weekly daycare fee could increase earnings by up to 450,000 euros. Overall, income from child day care could grow to 2.5 million euros. These developments would be a ray of hope in the otherwise bleak financial situation of the joint municipality.
Customer interest in travel and leisure activities
The changing offer of cruises can be an exciting option, especially for those who like to travel. For those who value great value vacation deals, a delay in release could potentially result in great value deals for 2025.
Finally, the overall situation in Salzhausen resembles a familiar picture: high expenses, urgent investment needs and the constant search for savings opportunities are on the agenda. The coming period will show whether the community is able to overcome the financial challenges.