Vorarlberg cuts 100,000 euros at music schools - opposition angry!

Vorarlberg cuts 100,000 euros at music schools - opposition angry!

The state of Vorarlberg recently reduced the annual project funding for music schools for 100,000 euros. This decision has far -reaching consequences, since all 18 music schools in the country are affected, which endangers the implementation of their planned projects. So far, the funding introduced has been used for the purchase of instruments and the financing of concert tours by the youth orchestra. Matthias Lang, Managing Director of the Vorarlberg Music School Works, was concerned about the ambiguity of the continuation of the continuation of planned activities in view of these cuts.

In the current school year, 21,664 students attend the music schools in Vorarlberg, which corresponds to an increase of over 1,100 compared to the previous year. The most popular instruments are piano, guitar and key, and about 60% of the music students are female. However, music teachers report that the requirements for teaching change, since children are less resilient.

political reactions to the cuts

The political reactions to the reduction in funding are clear. Greens and SPÖ sharply criticized the measures and described them as irresponsible and short -sighted. Bernie Weber from the Greens called the reduction a "raid -like" measure that goes "at the expense of the children". Reinhold Einwallner from the SPÖ warned of the possible consequences that could lead to increases in tariffs for the music schools, which would be an additional financial burden for many families.

The Neos, represented by club chairwoman Claudia Gamon, criticize the budget policy of ÖVP-FPÖ as non-transparent and haphazard. Gamon criticized that the cuts were carried out without consultation and planning, causing projects, instrument purchases and concert tours. The Neos application in the state parliament calls for transparent communication and the development of a professional budget consolidation plan. In addition, the NEOs are committed to a sustainable and future -oriented change of course in the budget.

claims for the future

The central demands of the NEOS include:

• A long -term financial framework for education, culture and social issues.
• Priorities for investments in long -term projects such as childcare.
• an evaluation of the funding instead of flat -rate deletions.
• Open and timely coordination with those affected.
• Integration of independent experts in the budget process for more sustainability and transparency.

For current information on student exemptions in public transport in Austria, which apply especially to schoolchildren under the age of 24 and their school visit, further details can be called up on the websites of the respective transport associations. The free tickets are available for a deductible of 19.60 euros.

For further details on the background of the cuts and the general condition of the music schools in Vorarlberg, read the reports of Vol.at and neos vorarlberg .