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Bautzen: Gingerbread market braces itself, fashion store closes after 22 years
Bautzen 2025: Falling population numbers, security measures for the gingerbread market and the closure of a fashion store characterize the city.
Bautzen: Gingerbread market braces itself, fashion store closes after 22 years
The demographic situation in the city of Bautzen is becoming increasingly challenging. There is agreement that the population is decreasing and the population is aging. Professor Joachim Ragnitz from the Ifo Institute points out that this trend can be observed in Saxony as a whole, with the exception of the cities of Dresden and Leipzig, which continue to grow. Sächsische.de reports that the migration of young adults is having an impact on the job market, schools and cultural life in Bautzen.
The city has been affected by a worrying trend for some time. The population fell from 52,000 in the late 1980s to currently around 38,039 (as of 2023). Numerous people have left the city, with over 75% of the migration taking place to former federal states. Apart from a very slight increase in recent years due to the refugee crisis, there are forecasts that point to a further decline in the population from 2020 onwards.
Preparations for the gingerbread market
Visitors can also look forward to more toilets and seating. A shuttle bus from the parking lots to the market will be provided starting Friday. These precautions underline the importance of such events for the local economy and quality of life in the region.
A farewell to Bautzen
In summary, it can be seen that, on the one hand, Bautzen is struggling with declining population numbers and the challenges of an aging society, but on the other hand, numerous cultural and social events can happily contribute to strengthening the community. Wikipedia describes the city as historically shaped by Sorbs and Germans - an influence that has lost none of its significance in the face of current demographic challenges.