Berlin in the savings mode: Senate corrects cuts - what remains?

Berlin in the savings mode: Senate corrects cuts - what remains?

Berlin, Deutschland - The Berlin Senate has revised its savings plans after violent protests. As the Tagesspiegel were withdrawn, while in other areas there is drastically saved. The universities in particular will be more affected, since the planned savings in the university contracts were raised from EUR 100 million to EUR 106.7 million. This affects all universities, universities of applied sciences and art colleges in Berlin and reduces the Charité's grant for 17 million euros.

cultural cuts and counter -financing

There are also some savings for culture that initially appeared drastically, but are now being weakened. As Tagesschau were taken back in traffic safety and pedestrian security, but the bike path building is still being taken back relieved. At the same time, other areas, such as the renovation program for daycare centers and playgrounds, have to accept savings of almost a third, i.e. 12.1 million euros. The coalition justifies these drastic cuts with inadequate plans, which endangers the implementation.

In addition, the technology museum is more stressed, while the grants for youth welfare should be reduced by 2.2 million euros, but they are no longer fully. However, the theater landscape in Berlin respirates because the large stages such as the Berlin ensemble and the Schaubühne have to save less than initially thought. However, the budget for work rooms and artists remains under great pressure and is less taken into account in the upcoming budget plans.