In Berlin, the gap between rich and poor is widening Photo: picture alliance/dpa/private
From Hildburg Bruns
There are figures that I am particularly pleased about these days: that the number of unemployed is still shrinking in Berlin. That the economy is growing faster than in any other federal state. But unfortunately there are other highlights as well
That the gap between rich and poor is widening. Whereby “rich” in the official definition already starts at a good 3800 euros net per month – so nothing with my pool, my villa, limousine and such.
At the last minute, i.e. before the decision to repeat the election, Red-Green-Red quickly returns three billion euros. We, the taxpayers, also flushed that into the coffers. So these aren’t gifts, they’ve been earned.
A lot of things in the so-called supplementary budget will dampen future spending by many Berliners: For example the 29-euro ticket or the social ticket for 9 euros – may they be valid longer than just April!
The lookup for the pool companies is also correct, so that the swimming pools do not have to close. School kids and clubs in particular need the practice times.