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6d ago

German Municipalities Urge €500 Million Fund to Confront a ‘Decade of Loneliness’

The Städte- und Gemeindebund casts rising isolation as a cross‑generational threat requiring sustained support for local hubs.

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Kommunen möchten 500 Millionen Euro gegen wachsende Einsamkeit in Deutschland einsetzen.
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Die Kommunen haben vor wachsender Einsamkeit gewarnt und von der Politik Investitionen in die soziale Infrastruktur gefordert. "Der Einsatz gegen Einsamkeit darf nicht am Geld scheitern", so der Städte- und Gemeindebund.

Overview

  • The association proposes a dedicated “Fonds gegen Einsamkeit” endowed with €500 million for the current legislative period.
  • Suggested financing sources include European Union money, leftover federal budget funds, or reallocations within individual line items.
  • Municipalities are presented as the frontline for detecting and countering isolation through low‑threshold, reliable services for all ages.
  • Libraries and adult‑education centers should remain consistently open without long closures, with staffing that blends professionals and volunteers.
  • No federal or state commitment has been announced, though Bundestag Vice President Bodo Ramelow also called for more spaces for community interaction.