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TU Dresden Students Protest Budget Cuts and Fee Hikes

Over 750 students demand increased state funding to close a €6 million shortfall threatening critical services and higher semester fees.

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Overview

  • Studentenwerk Dresden faces a €6 million deficit due to rising costs and insufficient state subsidies, prompting potential fee hikes and service cuts.
  • Semester contributions could rise from €290 to €370 without additional funding, significantly impacting students' financial burden.
  • Cuts to essential services, including mental health counseling, are being considered, raising concerns about student well-being.
  • Over 750 TU Dresden students marched to the Saxon Landtag on May 8, advocating for increased state support under the ‘Save Our StuWe’ banner.
  • The Freistaat Sachsen has pledged a €0.65 million subsidy increase, but negotiations with the Science Minister on May 20 and a late-June budget vote will determine the outcome.