Taxpayers' Association Slams Public Spending on Dubious Projects
Germany's Taxpayers' Association has raised concerns about public spending, calling for a review of investment planning and financing. The association's 'Black Book' highlights several projects with high costs and questionable benefits.
The association points to a treetop walkway in Bad Iburg, which has incurred total costs of at least €6.3 million. Closer to home, in Fuldabrück, Hesse, €7,000 was spent on a bike lane that ends abruptly and dangerously.
The Taxpayers' Association also criticizes the renovation and new construction costs of opera houses in Stuttgart and Hamburg. In Eschwege, Hesse, €223,000 was spent on a custom-designed meeting place seating project. These examples are included in the 2024 Black Book, which lists public projects with cost overruns or dubious benefits.
The association also expresses concern about the size and costco stock of the Bundestag. Each MP is now entitled to four rooms, up from three previously. Additionally, the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt received €600 million in loans from KfW before its bankruptcy.
The Taxpayers' Association's call for a review of public investment planning and financing highlights several costly and questionable projects. As the 2024 Black Book demonstrates, such projects can lead to significant financial burdens and potential misuse of public funds. The association's concerns about the Bundestag's size and costco stock also raise important questions about parliamentary spending.
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