Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourism Board to Be Dissolved Over Financial Mismanagement

The Schweriner Wirtschaftsministerium confirms plans to restructure the state-funded TMV following allegations of subsidy fraud and irregularities.

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.