Overview

• The Schweriner Wirtschaftsministerium has announced the dissolution of the Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (TMV) in its current form, citing financial irregularities and disputes.
• A subsidy fraud complaint filed by the ministry is under review by the Schweriner Staatsanwaltschaft to determine if a criminal investigation is warranted.
• The TMV, which receives approximately six million euros annually in state funding, has had its funding frozen, though March salaries for its 45 employees are secured.
• The restructuring plan includes leadership changes, with the current managing director unlikely to retain their position in the new state-run model.
• The case has raised broader concerns about oversight and accountability in publicly funded organizations, prompting efforts to ensure financial transparency moving forward.