Volker Ketzer wrote that a public toilet is being built in Hadamar in Hesse for 355,700 euros, which, according to him, is only to be used on six days a year during the fair and the Christmas market. He explained that the majority of the costs are being financed by the state of Hesse. Regarding possible cost-saving measures, he jokingly remarked that these would likely be limited to toilet paper for the project. #Hadamar #Hessen #ÖffentlicheToiletten (translated)
In many communities, drinking water remains scarce despite conservation measures. (translated)
The French government plans to respond with increased severity to the violence during the protests, which could fuel new unrest as tens of thousands take to the streets nationwide against rising living costs and austerity measures. #Frankreich #Proteste #Gewalt (translated)
France is in a multi-crisis with record debt, ongoing student protests, and the looming return of the Yellow Vest movement before the 2027 presidential elections, while the government is struggling to enforce its austerity measures in Parliament. #Frankreich #Jugendproteste #Politik (translated)
CDU politician Andreas Mattfeldt expresses physical ailments regarding the reform backlog and the government's high debts, while his faction colleague Fritz Güntzler insists on urgent savings measures. #CDU #Steuererhöhung #Reformstau (translated)
The pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit expresses sharp criticism of Lufthansa's entry into the Portuguese airline TAP, questioning the financial priorities of management and the high purchase price while cost-cutting measures are being implemented. #Lufthansa #TAP #Cockpit (translated)
The austerity measures result in having to wait a year for an appointment at the district court. (translated)
Justice Minister Anna Sporrer expresses surprise at the consequences of her own austerity measures at the probation assistance organization Neustart, although these had long been foreseeable. #Justiz #Bewährungshilfe #Sparpolitik (translated)
Hervis is planning drastic cost-cutting measures and is closing numerous branches, leaving only 50 locations. (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that the Frankfurt (Oder) city administration plans to leave every third streetlight turned off in the 2027 budget. According to the Märkische Oderzeitung he cited, the measure has so far been a proposal and has not yet been decided. Boeminghaus interpreted the plans as a sign of decline and asked what had become of the country. https://t.co/FKvXGgkXm7 #FrankfurtOder #Haushaltskrise #Sparmaßnahmen (translated)
We will save a total of 140 billion euros by 2032 - compared to 2026. Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen spoke of "radical" austerity measures. #Haushaltsdebatte #Frankreich #Staatsschulden (translated)
Due to economic challenges and cost-cutting measures, Austrian museums are reducing their exhibitions and catalogs, which particularly threatens the long-term presentation of artworks and the support of their curators and artists. #Sparmaßnahmen (translated)
Austria's Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer is to become the new chairman of the SPÖ, aiming to stop the party's downward trend while also finding a balance between social responsibility and austerity measures in the coalition with the ÖVP and the Neos. #SPÖ #Österreich #Finanzpolitik (translated)
"For me, cutting agricultural funds is not an option" Stocker reiterated Austria's demand to reduce the volume of the planned EU budget for 2028-2034. #EUBudget #Sparmaßnahmen #Agrarpolitik (translated)
The Austrian government demands cuts to the planned EU budget by several hundred billion euros, while Chancellor Christian Stocker emphasizes that agricultural funds should not be affected and at the same time new own resources are needed for the EU. #EUBudget #Sparmaßnahmen #Agrarpolitik (translated)
In Brussels, there were violent clashes between teenagers and the police, inspired by the student protests in France, with water cannons and tear gas being used as students protested against austerity measures in the education sector. #Belgien #Proteste #Jugendliche (translated)
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Stefan Energie Chiemgau/Outdoor Chiemgau wrote that the EU wants to impose an "energy lockdown" in winter. Due to the gas crisis, the EU energy commissioner stated that savings measures from 2022 should be reintroduced, including a reduction in streetlights, public buildings, heat pumps, and electric chargers. https://t.co/VtMuEzgVV7 #Energiekrise #EU #Energiesparen (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that Forvia plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs across Europe as part of the EU Forward program launched in 2025. In Germany, the restructuring mainly affects the former Hella business, while further austerity measures are underway in the automotive industry. According to Boeminghaus, Forvia CEO Martin Fischer expects a global consolidation of the supplier industry and has warned about critical supply chains. Recently, Forvia achieved five billion euros in sales in China and conducted 80 percent of its new business with local manufacturers. Boeminghaus cited Merkur as the source. https://t.co/45q2R95lXN #Autoindustrie #Stellenabbau #Forvia (translated)
The French government is planning a drastic austerity package to reduce the budget deficit, which includes savings of 43 billion euros next year, despite growing protests, especially from students. #Frankreich #Proteste #Sparmaßnahmen (translated)
