CDU assumes control over local taverns
The Brandenburg state parliament's CDU faction has announced plans to establish a state funding program aimed at supporting small inns, pubs, bars, cafes, and restaurants in rural areas. The proposed program, with a budget of 7.5 million euros, aims to prioritise investments in these struggling businesses.
According to the CDU, many village inns have closed in recent years, particularly in rural areas. The decline in gastronomic businesses is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy and food prices, staff shortages, and lack of business succession.
The proposed funding is intended for structural modernisation, digitalisation, and barrier-free renovation. CDU MP Frank Bommert highlighted the importance of village pubs as not just places to eat and drink, but also meeting points, communication hubs, and an important part of Brandenburg's rural identity.
However, the CDU has not yet provided a timeline for the implementation of the program, nor has it specified how the 7.5 million euros will be allocated among eligible businesses. There is also no indication of any eligibility requirements for businesses to receive funding.
The CDU's proposed funding program does not address the causes of the decrease in gastronomic businesses in Brandenburg, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy and food prices, staff shortages, and lack of business succession.
It is worth noting that similar funding programs, in other regions, typically aim to support the preservation and economic viability of traditional village inns. These programs could help these inns upgrade facilities, improve marketing, or sustain local food sourcing, thereby positively impacting rural gastronomy by preserving local culinary traditions and encouraging economic development in rural areas.
For detailed, up-to-date information on the Brandenburg state funding program for village inns, it may be necessary to consult official Brandenburg state government sources or regional economic development agencies directly.
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