Request municipalities in MV: No new tasks without money!

Request municipalities in MV: No new tasks without money!

Güstrow, Deutschland - In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania it is bubbling! The municipalities are extremely pressure through increased costs and demand an immediate end of new performance laws. Thomas Beyer, the chairman of the city and community day and mayor of Wismar, left no doubt at the general meeting in Güstrow: "Stop. No new performance laws, or if so if the money is included!" With 160 out of 306 votes, Beyer was elected again and will be at the top for the next two years.

The Situation is serious! Interest, material costs and exploding social expenditure are increasing to the municipalities. The new census survey of 2022 also causes excitement: numerous cities feel disadvantaged because their population has been classified as too low. Beyer speaks of "questionable statistical projections" that are not viable. "These numbers must be checked by the courts," he demands. Around 100 municipalities have already filed a lawsuit to take these decisions. The Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Manuela Schwesig, announced a Federal Council initiative to help the municipalities to compensate for their data.

criticism of bureaucracy

The criticism of the exuberant bureaucracy is unmistakable! Beyer and other local politicians require a fundamental reform of the financial framework. The last increase in financial equalization services from 1.1 to 1.5 billion euros since 2018 has led to an increase in investments, but that is not enough! The municipalities are frustrated and require more support from the state and the federal government.

Another shadow over the meeting is the resignation of Silvio Witt, the mayor of Neubrandenburg. He announced his withdrawal due to hatred and agitation against local politicians, which is considered an alarming sign of democracy. "We have to respect the work of local politicians," appeals Beyer. WITT's resignation is a painful loss for the region, especially after the dispute over the rainbow flag that has divided the city. The situation is heading and the municipalities are challenged than ever before!