Household debate in the district of Biberach: RegioBus decision postponed!

Household debate in the district of Biberach: RegioBus decision postponed!

In a heated debate in the Biberach district, the budget was adopted for 2025, but without the introduction of a new line of regional between Laupheim and Illertissen. The CDU and the free voter association could prevent this with its application. The budget has an income surplus of EUR 390.3 million compared to expenses of 383.1 million euros, remains debt -free, but a deficit of 7.2 million euros is shown. District Administrator Mario Glaser described the session as exceptional after the votes clearly voted against an increase in the circular levy to 27 percent, which would have been necessary for the line of regulation. Josef Weber from the Greens had promoted this increase, but the CDU and FWV remained unimpressed and relied on their original claim of 26.5 percent, as is on Schwäbische.de reports .

circular levy in the district of Munich increases

At the same time, the district levy for 2025 was raised to 51.8 percent in the district of Munich, an increase of three percentage points. Initiated by intensive consultations, an initially threatening deficit could be reduced from over 90 million euros to 41 million euros. Despite the challenges, the district's attendant continues to be strong at over 1.3 billion euros, but remains behind the previous year. District Administrator Christoph Göbel criticized the inadequate state funds for social requirements that claim more than 60 percent of the budget. The immense pressure through the expenditure in the social sector and youth welfare, which together is over 600 million euros, is particularly worrying, as The planned savings burden numerous areas, including local public transport, where the clock frequency must be reduced to certain lines. Despite the necessary cuts, ensuring powerful public transport remains a central concern of those responsible. With the adopted household, however, the district not only relies on savings, but also plans investments in the infrastructure in order to meet the challenges of the region in the long term.