Chaos in Bremen: Massive cuts endanger social projects!

Chaos in Bremen: Massive cuts endanger social projects!

Bremen, Deutschland - In Bremen, the financial resources for numerous working support projects are used up, which leads to massive cuts. According to Buten , the responsible place of work has already taken 14 million euros in August to secure ongoing programs by 2025. Most of the 60 million euros from the European Social Fund (ESF) for the funding period 2021 to 2027 is already issued. Senator Claudia Schilling explained that financial obligations from the time of pandemic have burdened the Situation. The most important projects such as German courses for refugees, application training for people with disabilities and other integration measures are now on the brink.

The tightly clocked notification of the cuts surprised many carriers that only had to adjust to the decision shortly before the end of the year. The frustration among those affected is great because the authorities did not communicate in good time that money was missing. According to the Weser-Kurier are not only in danger, but also over 200 positions that have been available to these facilities so far. possible bankruptcy.

EU funding as a lifeline

Although the cuts of the ESF funds have massive effects on numerous social projects, the Weser-Kurier emphasizes that Bremen also benefits from other EU funding programs. For example, a funding amount of EUR 238.12 million will be provided via the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDRE) by 2027. Projects such as the development of cargo bikes to reduce CO2 emissions in transportation and the establishment of a new test bench for wind rotor blades were supported by these funds. This challenge of the funds shows how important effective budget planning is in order not to fall behind even in crisis situations with the support of disadvantaged groups.