Bremen left take stock: progress and challenges after two years

Bremen left take stock: progress and challenges after two years

The Bremen Left will take stock of the Bovenschulte (SPD) on its party congress after two years of red-green red coalition under the leadership of Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD). In the city there is a lively exchange about the goals achieved so far, whereby the party notes that many projects have either been successfully implemented or at least initiated. Nevertheless, there are also areas in which progress was slower than expected. These topics are the focus of the discussions: participation in the Federal Council, drug help, climate protection and affordable living. In addition, further relevant applications for urban development, protection against patriarchal violence and the introduction of a payment card will come to the table, as [stern.de] (https://www.stern.de/sgesellschaft/regional/niedersachsen-bremen/nach-zwei-Jahren-koalition-Bremer-linken-auf-parteut- 35828418.html).

With the election of the citizenship in May 2019, the SPD, Greens and Linke relied on a government alliance, which has been dedicated to the challenges of pandemic and urban development since then. The coalition agreement was signed on August 13, 2019 and provided the foundation for a collaboration that has launched numerous measures. The Corona pandemic was an obstacle from the start that influenced the ambitious goals of the coalition, according to the Weser-Kurier .

progress in specific areas

In the area of ​​construction and urban development, the government has initiated some projects: a GmbH for better coordination of inner city development was founded, and projects such as the Tauwerk district and the Ellen Hof are either completed or in implementation. However, ambitious goals such as the creation of 10,000 new apartments are on the agenda; So far, only 3,273 units have been realized in 2020 and 2021. In addition, the social housing rate for new construction projects was raised to 30 percent. The first bicycle zone in the Neustadt was opened and the foundations for future tram lines have been laid.

• achieved goals:
  • Foundation of a GmbH for inner city development.
  • Completion of the Tauwerkquartier.
  • opening of the first bicycle zone.
• Open points:
  • Planning of foot and bike traffic bridges.
  • Low implementation level for wheel premium routes.

Initiatives, especially in the social area, were launched to combat inequality. This includes the state program "Living Quarters", which is equipped with 2.2 million euros, as well as aid projects for children who are exposed to domestic violence. The need for action can also be seen in the education sector: Despite the equipment of all students and teachers with tablets and the abolition of tuition fees for long -term students, there are still many places in daycare centers and schools.

air upwards in many sectors

But with all progress, it turns out that there is still a lot in the Argen. The science plan 2025 is behind the original financial announcements, and an independent complaint for citizen conflicts with the police has not yet been introduced. The pressure is particularly high in the area of ​​health, since the target value for the distribution of the medical profession in Bremen is still pending and is treaded in personnel reduction in the geno-hospitals.

The green-red-red coalition has also committed itself to climate protection, with the exit from coal electricity and the creation of a financial framework for climate policy measures. But here, too, progress is only partially visible, the climate reservation for important Senate decisions is also waiting for implementation.

The upcoming discussions will show whether the Bremen left can correctly set the course in view of this mixed balance. At a time when not only financial framework conditions, but also public conflicts and social justice are being put to the test, the upcoming party conference will have to give important impulses for the next few years. Let's look forward to the next steps in Bremen, because there is still a lot to do here and a good hand is required!