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Schönefeld: 40 million euro levy – financial leader in Brandenburg!
In 2025, Schönefeld will be the financially strongest municipality in Brandenburg with 40 million euros in levies. Spremberg follows with 4.1 million.
Schönefeld: 40 million euro levy – financial leader in Brandenburg!
Finances in Brandenburg are currently in focus. The municipality of Schönefeld, located in the Dahme-Spreewald region and home to Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, set a new record this year. At almost 40 million euros, it has to raise the highest financial equalization levy of any municipality in the country. This significant sum represents almost two-thirds of the total budgeted for 2025 tagesschau.de reported.
Compared to the previous year, when Schönefeld was already the leader with almost 29 million euros, it is clear that the municipality is not only financially solid, but also continues to play a central role in regional financial equalization. This levy serves to support financially weaker communities. Schönefeld is followed by the city of Liebenwalde from the Oberhavel district with a levy of around 6.6 million euros.
Who is behind the numbers?
It is interesting that the city of Spremberg in the Spree-Neiße district comes in third place with a levy of around 4.1 million euros. However, this is a first for Spremberg, as it is the first time she has been required to pay this levy. Neutrebbin, Gerdshagen, Halenbeck-Rohlsdorf and Pinnow also have to fulfill their first-time levy obligation this year. These new developments make it clear that financial equalization in Brandenburg is on the move and affects more communities than before.
The numbers paint a clear picture: Schönefeld is not only financially strong, but also has a significant influence on financial flows in Brandenburg. The amount that the municipality has to pay is the highest that the Ministry of Finance has ever recorded. This shows once again how important it is to keep an eye on income and expenses.
The airport as an economic engine
A central aspect that contributes to Schönefeld's strength is Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. It acts as an economic engine for the entire region and contributes to the attractiveness of the community. With a growing number of passengers and the accompanying economic boom, local authorities must not forget to also manage the challenges that come with financially supporting other communities.
Financial equalization is an important topic that will remain discussed for a long time. The general conditions will change in the coming years and it remains to be seen how the financial landscape in Brandenburg will develop. Until then, the citizens of Schönefeld can be proud that their community is not only at the forefront, but also taking responsibility for the entire region.