Household reform in Bremen: teachers more hours, free tickets restricted!

Household reform in Bremen: teachers more hours, free tickets restricted!

Bremen, Deutschland - Preparations for the Bremen double budget 2026/27 take up speed. SPD, the Greens and the Left in the Senate work on the corner values, which are to be decided next Tuesday in order to bring the financial situation of the city to shape. A central concern is the increase in funds for education, work, living and local transport. The whole thing is described as a real effort, as Finance Senator Björn Fecker emphasizes.

A first look at the planned changes suggests that the new household also brings some cuts. For example, the weekly working time for civil servants is raised by one hour to 41 hours, which could result in any discussions about the workload. In addition, many grants expect a zero round, while institutional budgets are not increased. The "free ticket", which previously offered children and adolescents for folk festivals free pleasure, will continue to be issued, but will no longer apply to access to these events.

investments in education and infrastructure

In the education sector, however, there is a ray of hope: The planned increases in consumer funds by 20 million euros each year and an additional 24 million euros for iPads are gratifying news. These measures should not only better equip the schools, but also support newly founded schools in socially disadvantaged districts by establishing social work there. The aim is to form the formation of more opportunities and to promote digital equipment, which is of great importance for the future of the Bremen students.

In the area of ​​the infrastructure, the connections of the tobacco district and the freight transport center are particularly improved. Bremen -Nord and East is to be upgraded via 8 million euros by 2027 via public transport. The introduction of residents' parking in consultation with advisory boards is also part of the plan to secure the financing of local public transport.

living and social projects

Another point on the agenda is housing. By providing 1,200 prize -bound apartments over the next two years, the lack of living space in Bremen is to be canceled. In the event of larger construction projects, a social quota of 30 percent is aimed at, which means that a certain proportion of apartments should remain affordable.

In addition, two newly planned medical care centers are to be set up in underserved districts in order to make health care fairer. The constantation of the drug aid strategy is also supported with 5 million euros annually. Such initiatives are necessary to meet the needy population groups in Bremen.

The challenges are large and the financial means must be managed well, but the Bremen Senate obviously relies on a mixture of savings, investments and social programs. Kristina Vogt emphasizes the strengthening of childcare, education and the development of business and ports as central goals. So it remains to be seen how the budget decision will actually be and whether all plans can be implemented on time.

For detailed information on budget planning, a look at the [Transparency Bremen] (https://www.transportenz.bremen.de/metainformations/haushalt-kinder-kinder- und--dildung-2025-225388), where the corner values ​​of education and children's policy projects are recorded.