Congregations under pressure: New measures for financial discharge in Burgenland!

Congregations under pressure: New measures for financial discharge in Burgenland!

In the middle of financial difficulties with which many municipalities in Burgenland have been fighting for years, the state government actively acts against the challenges. State Councilor Leonhard Schneemann emphasized that the country remains a strong partner of the municipalities. As part of the current government program, numerous initiatives are planned for support, including a special funding package. The focus is on individual solutions to relieve the affected municipalities, in particular to reduce the effects of inflation, which many municipalities are very stressful.

Governor Hans Peter Doskozil calls for clear announcements to strengthen municipal budgets from the new federal government and intends to continue discussions on structural measures. On March 25th, another community summit will take place in which top representatives of the municipal council will take part. A central topic will be the opportunity to take over the waste association, which, according to Doskozil, has great potential for the communities, especially by using so -called "shared services" in cooperation with the state and the state holding company. "The municipal telephone law", says Doskozil, "also represents an important part of the new initiatives", as Krone.at reported .

important measures for the communities

Another central aspect of support is the promotion of inter -municipal cooperation and digitization measures in the municipal stubborns. Schneemann emphasized that the structural relief of the municipalities should take place on different levels, for example by a targeted takeover of the BMV (Federal Entervision) by the country. For the year 2025, a decline in gross profit shares is predicted, which underlines the urgency of a comprehensive strategy for the financial support of the municipalities, as well as Burgenland.at reported .

With an investment volume of around 125 million euros a year, the municipalities play a central role in the regional economy in Burgenland. The state plans numerous initiatives to ensure that this role is not endangered even in times of economic difficulties. The negotiations on the financial equalization and the associated support options for structurally weak communities are still highly topical, and the state government is committed to ensuring that these challenges are addressed together.