Tag: Municipalities
First AfD mayor of Saxony-Anhalt in Raguhn-Jeßnitz
Mayoral election in Raguhn-Jessnitz The sign at the entrance to Raguhn, in the background the election campaign for AfD candidate Loth. (Photo: dpa) Raguhn-Jessnitz In the small town of Raguhn-Jeßnitz,…
First AfD mayor of Saxony-Anhalt in Raguhn-Jeßnitz
Mayoral election in Raguhn-Jessnitz The sign at the entrance to Raguhn, in the background the election campaign for AfD candidate Loth. (Photo: dpa) Raguhn-Jessnitz In the small town of Raguhn-Jeßnitz,…
If Today’s Municipalities Had Built Our Historic Buildings!
Today, of course, there are beautiful architectural examples, but when we think about it as a percentage, ugly buildings make up a big part of the cake, especially in Turkey.…
These cities charge the highest sewage fees
drain in a shower The sewage fees differ significantly depending on the city. (Photo: dpa) Berlin With 700 euros you can buy a new bike or top up your holiday…
AfD provides its first district administrator in Germany
Robert Stuhlmann (AfD) Stuhlmann started the race as a favorite because of his high result in the first round. (Photo: dpa) sun mountain Ten years after it was founded, the…
First AfD district administrator? Party speculates on electoral success in Thuringia
election posters Who is running? The incumbent District Administrator Köpper (CDU) is going into the runoff election against the AfD candidate Stuhlmann. (Photo: dpa) sun mountain Ten years after it…
Municipalities want to change the Basic Law
Gerd Landsberg, General Manager of the Association of Towns and Municipalities Landsberg demands that the federal and state governments should share the costs of migration, integration and care for refugees.…
Municipalities agree citizens to higher taxes and fees
day care center In some communities, parental fees for day-care centers will become significantly more expensive. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The financial situation of many municipalities is deteriorating rapidly. Last year,…
Municipalities sharply criticize FDP plans for administrative digitization
Gerard Landsberg From the point of view of the head of the Landsberg Association of Cities and Towns, the cities and municipalities not only lack money for the digital challenges.…
Municipalities sharply criticize FDP plans for administrative digitization
Gerard Landsberg From the point of view of the head of the Landsberg Association of Cities and Towns, the cities and municipalities not only lack money for the digital challenges.…
Inflation: Employees face real wage losses in 2024
Warning strikes at the post office in February 2023 Although Post employees are benefiting from a strong collective bargaining agreement, they will probably have to accept a drop in real…
Municipalities sharply criticize FDP plans for administrative digitization
Gerard Landsberg From the point of view of the head of the Landsberg Association of Cities and Towns, the cities and municipalities not only lack money for the digital challenges.…
Boris Palmer resigns from the Greens
Tubingen Mayor Palmer Palmer’s lawyer, Schlauch, distanced himself from the mayor of Tübingen last weekend. (Photo: dpa) tubingen Tübingen Mayor Boris Palmer has resigned from the Greens. The state party…
Boris Palmer resigns from the Greens
Tubingen Mayor Palmer Palmer’s lawyer, Schlauch, distanced himself from the mayor of Tübingen last weekend. (Photo: dpa) tubingen Tübingen Mayor Boris Palmer has resigned from the Greens. The state party…
Call for relief for the municipalities
Request from employees to Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser The federal and local governments will face additional personnel costs in the tens of billions as a result of…
Municipalities incorrectly bill the federal government for housing and heating costs
Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil visiting a job center The Federal Court of Auditors accuses the minister of negligence in spending control. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Spicker) Berlin When it comes…
Collective bargaining agreement in the public sector failed
Warning strike by public sector employees Collective bargaining has failed. (Photo: IMAGO/Martin Müller) Berlin, Potsdam Collective bargaining for the public sector at federal and local level has failed. Employers and…
“At the moment the game is on who gets weak knees first”
Warning strike in Munich The trade unions are increasing the pressure in the collective bargaining dispute for the public sector. (Photo: IMAGO/Eibner) Berlin The chief negotiator for the municipal employers…
National water strategy Municipalities warn of conflicts over water scarcity
Berlin In the event of water shortages in Germany, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities is urging prioritization of water distribution. “Especially with a view to increasing heat and…
Department store closures are becoming a problem for the municipalities
Karstadt Kaufhof Gallery Many branches of the department store giant are threatened with vacancy. (Photo: dpa) Cologne Whether 40, 60 or maybe even 80 of the almost 130 Galeria Karstadt…