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Brandenburg CDU Proposes Funding Program for Rural Pubs
A proposed state funding program aimed at revitalizing rural communities by supporting local pubs, bars, cafes, and inns has been put forward by the CDU state parliamentary group in Brandenburg. The program, headquartered in Potsdam, is specifically designed to help struggling rural pubs in the region.
According to the proposal, if approved, the state government will establish a funding program for rural pubs with at least 7.5 million euros. However, the exact amount of funding allocated to each business remains undetermined.
The number of gastronomic businesses in Brandenburg has decreased significantly over the years, from 4,101 in 2010 to 3,697 in 2023, due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy and food prices, staff shortages, and lack of business succession. The CDU's proposal aims to prevent further closures of rural pubs and preserve these vital community meeting points.
CDU MP Frank Bommert emphasized that rural village pubs in Brandenburg are more than just places to eat and drink; they are meeting points, communication hubs, and an important part of the village identity. The proposed funding program focuses on investments in structural modernization, digitalization, and barrier-free renovation of rural pubs.
As of August 2025, no publicly available details were found about a CDU initiative in Brandenburg for funding local pubs as rural meeting venues. The closest relevant information is about a broad Infrastructure Special Fund created by the German federal government in 2025, which allocates €100 billion to federal states and municipalities for infrastructure investments. However, this does not specify any program targeted at local pubs or rural meeting points.
The CDU state parliamentary group in Brandenburg is advocating for the implementation of this funding program, but no timeline for its implementation has been mentioned. The proposal does not specify the criteria for businesses to qualify for the funding program either.
The funding program is intended to help revitalize rural communities by supporting local pubs, bars, cafes, and inns. Under the proposed program, funding of up to 150,000 euros per business is possible. The CDU state parliamentary group wants to provide financial support to prevent further closures of rural pubs and maintain these essential community gathering spots.
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