Berlin in the savings mode: Coalition laces 3 billion euros in cuts!

Berlin in the savings mode: Coalition laces 3 billion euros in cuts!

Berlin, Deutschland - nag/nag editors -

Stand: 19.11.2024 06:25 pm

Berlin is facing a huge financial upheaval! Finance senator Evers has urged an impending budget deficit, and now it is a reality: the black and red coalition has put together a painful savings package that puts the city to the test. The citizens are concerned because despite all the warnings, expensive projects were still promised while the health insurers are empty!

The "Opportunity Household" by Kai Wegner has transformed into a savings program that arouses memories of the dark years of savings under Sarrazin. The Berlin state government has to save an incredible three billion euros! The savings package in the Red City Hall was decided on Monday evening and the details will be released on Tuesday. The culture, the traffic projects and climate protection are particularly under pressure - a tart setback for cultural senator Joe Chialo, who now has to shorten more than originally planned.

Defeat for Chialo

The Berlin cultural scene will be felt painfully. Chialo's efforts to make the Galeries Lafayette as a new location for the ZLB appear questionable in view of the current cuts. While less money is available for cycle paths and tram projects, the fee structure for residents' parking cards remains untouched-a fatal signal!

No" clear cut "in social

But there are also bright spots: the savings in the social area, which is responsible for the accommodation and integration of thousands of refugees, are moderate. A feared “clear cut” is missing, but the social sponsors will still face challenges. The question of whether Berlin can afford expensive major projects like the Olympic Games is clearly answered: no chance!