Rotstick in Altenburger Land: Millions of cuts threaten projects!
Rotstick in Altenburger Land: Millions of cuts threaten projects!
In Altenburger Land, the authorities fight with a tense budget, which leads to considerable cuts in different areas. The planned new construction of the north wing of Posterstein Castle is particularly affected. Around 1.75 million euros that the district itself would have to raise will not be available until 2026, which will postpone the completion of the project indefinitely. This decision is only one of many because the financial situation of the district looks anything but rosy.
The uncertainties are directly related to Thuringia's household for 2025. The district office in Altenburg is forced to use the reserves specified by the country from the current year. As a result, drastic cuts must be carried out not only on the castle project, but also on planned measures in schools and road maintenance.
According to Jens Heiner, the treasurer of the district office, the shifts and deletions add up to impressive three million euros. "This saves us the admission of further loans," emphasizes Heiner, but the challenges in financial planning go far beyond simple shifts. Increasing social spending and personnel costs put a lot of burden on the budget; In the social sector alone, additional costs of twelve million euros are up for debate. This forces the administration to make drastic cuts in other places.
Another point that tightens the financial burdens are the planned wage increases for the district office staff. Here the salary costs increase from 41.5 to 45.5 million euros, which is particularly due to tariff increases in the public service. "Even four percent wage increase we can no longer afford," admits Heiner.
One of the central financing issues concerns the circular levy, i.e. the funds that the municipalities have to pay to the district. This is to be increased from current 39.4 to 44.5 million euros, which represents a noticeable additional burden for the participating municipalities. Due to the already tense situation, it should be difficult to receive the necessary approval from the mayors. "The lemon is pressed," warned the SPD parliamentary group leader Alexander Paulicks a year ago with regard to the financial situation of the municipalities.
Heiner sees the problem primarily in a massively increased expenditure structure that has gone beyond expectations. "We don't have an take-up, but an output problem," he said aptly. The upcoming budget consultations planned for the end of November are faced with the question of whether the red pencil can finally be put aside or whether further cuts are required.
Despite the restructuring, investments of around 52 million euros should continue to be made in the region, including important projects such as the renovation of the Lindenau Museum and the expansion of broadband connections. Part of these projects are supported by funding from various programs. However, while positive signals are hoped for in the meantime, the current situation is burdened with great uncertainty.
The financial difficulties and the associated decisions give rise to concern. The coming months could be crucial for whether the Altenburger Land district is able to finance its projects sustainably and continue to offer the citizens the required infrastructure.
LVZ
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One of the central financing issues concerns the circular levy, i.e. the funds that the municipalities have to pay to the district. This is to be increased from current 39.4 to 44.5 million euros, which represents a noticeable additional burden for the participating municipalities. Due to the already tense situation, it should be difficult to receive the necessary approval from the mayors. "The lemon is pressed," warned the SPD parliamentary group leader Alexander Paulicks a year ago with regard to the financial situation of the municipalities.
Heiner sees the problem primarily in a massively increased expenditure structure that has gone beyond expectations. "We don't have an take-up, but an output problem," he said aptly. The upcoming budget consultations planned for the end of November are faced with the question of whether the red pencil can finally be put aside or whether further cuts are required.
Despite the restructuring, investments of around 52 million euros should continue to be made in the region, including important projects such as the renovation of the Lindenau Museum and the expansion of broadband connections. Part of these projects are supported by funding from various programs. However, while positive signals are hoped for in the meantime, the current situation is burdened with great uncertainty.
The financial difficulties and the associated decisions give rise to concern. The coming months could be crucial for whether the Altenburger Land district is able to finance its projects sustainably and continue to offer the citizens the required infrastructure.
LVZ
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