Wittenberges Mayor warns: Household leads to financial danger!

Wittenberges Mayor warns: Household leads to financial danger!

Wittenberge, Deutschland - Wittenberges Mayor Hermann expressed sharp criticism of the current Brandenburg state budget and its effects on the city. The planned budget and the accompanying budget law withdraw from the municipalities in the region of financial scope, which Wittenberge, already affects a precarious financial Situation. With a result budget of 43 million euros, the city lacks a total of 1.5 million euros, which significantly limits municipal ability to act. This is reported by the Tagesspiegel .

The financial situation of Wittenberg has been more tight in the past few months. In December 2024 there was a correction of the orientation data, which led to the city less of 510,000 euros less of state allocations. In addition, there is a decline in trade tax by almost 700,000 euros and a collective agreement in the public service, which causes additional costs of 270,000 euros. These developments increase the pressure on the already burdened municipal finances.

breach of trust and challenges

Mayor Hermann described the handling of the state government with the municipalities as a break in trust. The decision to provide the cities with fewer financial resources not only endangers Wittenberg's economic stability, but could also affect the municipal infrastructure in the long term. The existing challenges in local financing make this situation even more precarious.

In the current situation, it is essential for many cities and municipalities that there is a rethink in the distribution of the funds. Studies such as that of the City Magic to ensure and to perform the municipal tasks.