Tax money waste? 46,000 euros for volleyball celebration in Saarland!

Tax money waste? 46,000 euros for volleyball celebration in Saarland!

Osthafen, Saarbrücken, Deutschland - The 5th European police championships in volleyball, which took place in Saarbrücken from September 9th to September 14th, 2024, have not only brought about sporting fame, but also a considerable financial burden for Saarland. As the Tagesschau reports, the overall editions for the celebrations amount to over 46,000 euros, which is seen by many as a controversial edition. The lion's share of over 38,000 euros was spent on the glamorous graduation ceremony in the theater tent of the star chef Alexander Kunz at the Osthafen, which was determined as the cost -effective provider.

for the event, at which athletes from Germany, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the Czech Republic took part, were a prerequisite for an opening and final ceremony, according to the Interior Ministry. Critics, including the taxpayers' association, express concerns about the appropriateness of these expenses at a time when the Saarland is faced with economic challenges. The federal government sees this expenditure a clear example of a waste of tax money and demands more responsibility in dealing with public funds.

sporting success and criticism

The championships that took place in the multifunctional sports hall on the Saar sports campus offer the opportunity to present the Saarland as a sporty turntable. However, this eventual aptitude is overshadowed by the high costs that are not in any recognizable relationship with the actual sporting performance. The state government, represented by sports minister Reinhold Jost, described the championship as a first -class event that sharpens the profile of the Saarland as a cosmopolitan host, especially with regard to the upcoming Special Olympics National Games 2026 href = "https://www.saarland.de/mibs/de/newsletter/Medieninformations/_documents/2024/pm133_2024-28-Europaeiischepolizei-polizei-polize-police volleyball"> Saarland.de communicated.