Evers calls for social reform: crisis threatens through savings plans in Berlin!

Evers calls for social reform: crisis threatens through savings plans in Berlin!

The financial situation of Berlin is tense, and that leads to consequences. Finance senator Stefan Evers (CDU) has requested a comprehensive reform of the welfare state. The reason for this is that loans not only have to be used for important investments, but also for social aid. With his demands, Evers aims to create a system that keeps the costs in the social sector in a portable framework. He lists examples such as nursing aids, integration and youth welfare. He complains that the complex legal situation in the social area only tightens the situation. "We have to tackle the standards," says Evers and not only means the high requirements in data protection and consumer protection, but also warns of "paralysis" and the "exploding costs" by these requirements. It demands a reduction in the so -called German gold standards to remain able to act in the future. The Uckermarkurier takes up the most pressing points onto the table.

But these are not the only challenges with which Berlin is currently confronted. The Senate plans savings in the current and upcoming household, which affect particularly social organizations. According to the rbb24 Representatives of social associations can already be felt that the first effects of these savings can already be felt. The planned grants in the budget draft are significantly lower than in the past and should urgently be reconsidered. Areas such as homeless help, the support for migrants and the reintegration of criminal matters are particularly affected. Personnel reduction is already being discussed in some places, and it is not uncommon for social institutions to be shortly before bankruptcy.

The pressure on social institutions increases

The financial situation of the state of Berlin is complicated. A deficit in the state treasury, rising personnel costs and falling tax revenue are driving the cuts forward. The cuts that are 3 billion euros in the current double budget are only the beginning; Further savings of around 1.6 billion euros are planned for 2026 and 2027. Social associations therefore require long -term financing with fixed amounts or performance agreements in order to reduce administrative effort. Current estimates state that 30 to 40% of the funds intended for social projects are only used up for their administration. In this sense, Social Senator Cansel Kiziltepe has announced that a working group will develop measures to reduce bureaucracy costs that are to be presented in March 2025.

Overall, a picture of uncertainty and reformal need in the Berlin social field can be seen. The ongoing discussion about savings and the structure of the welfare state urgently needs to focus on the challenges that social services facing. It remains to be seen whether the required reforms can reach quickly enough to stop the impending paralysis and exploding costs.