Bargteheide in the financial crisis: does the end of debt freedom threaten?

Bargteheide in the financial crisis: does the end of debt freedom threaten?

Bargteheide faces a financial challenge: The city passed its household for 2025, which aims to remain debt -free in the 18th year in a row. But the mayor Gabriele Hettwer admits that the goal is endangered. Despite intensive debates about possible savings, a deficit of three million euros remains, which forces the administration to shorten its budget by five to ten percent. Projects that include promoting democracy are also to be circumcised, since only 50,000 euros are planned for democracy funding instead of the originally planned 135,000 euros. This reduction is considered negligent by many, especially at a time rising right violence, as

Democratic promotion on the bracket

The decision to get out of the federal program for democracy projects is considered catastrophic, especially since the city has received over 430,000 euros since 2021 to promote diversity and democracy. Activities such as film evenings and self -defense courses for young people are now at risk. Ben, a 19-year-old visitor to the autonomous youth center, expresses that the atmosphere has become more unsafe after the youth center has been the goal of attacks several times. The elimination of the funding could seriously impair support for such initiatives. In addition, the advice center, which coordinates many projects, is completely closed, which is considered a big loss for the city, as ln-online.de

These financial decisions and savings lead to considering security and social cohesion in Bargteheide, especially at a time when solidarity and support for democratic values ​​are more important than ever. Political actors in the city are under pressure to find a balance between budget discipline and the promotion of a stable, democratic community.