District house in Borken: Students and groups on a discovery tour!

District house in Borken: Students and groups on a discovery tour!

In the district of Borken, the gates of the district house are wide open for school classes and interested groups. District Administrator Dr. Kai Zwicker emphasizes that over 1,000 visitors have participated in tours in the past few months to learn more about the administration and the region. A playful “district rally” is particularly offered for primary school classes, which not only conveys knowledge, but also actively integrates children into the event. The highlights include informative lectures in the large meeting room and interactive tours through various administrative areas, including the district archive. The children are enthusiastic about the activities, and in the end each participant receives a certificate with a class photo, as reported on the official website of the district of Borken ().

The economic situation in the district of Borken shows impressive figures: The employees subject to social security contributions rose from around 117,000 in 2010 to almost 160,000 in mid -2023 - an increase of 36 percent. But behind these positive statistics there are differences between the different industries. While some companies, such as 2G Energy AG, benefit from the energy transition, others, such as flender, have to announce a job cuts. Despite the economic diversity, residential construction remains stagnating in many areas, while a new project with 375 apartments is being built in Bocholt. However, the municipalities in the district are faced with numerous challenges, including tariff increases, lack of personnel and the legal entitlement to all-day care from 2026, which is already considered problematic, as is currently explained in an article by business ( Economy currently ).

The "Compass 2035" focuses on the future development in order to further expand the economic infrastructure. The improvements in local public transport and broadband supply for rural areas, which is already well advanced, are particularly important. The mobile phone expansion is also actively advanced so that the digital connection can be optimized. These different approaches show that despite the challenges, the course for a positive development in the district of Borken is set.