German Red Cross in Braunschweig reports bankruptcy - 450 jobs threatened!

German Red Cross in Braunschweig reports bankruptcy - 450 jobs threatened!

In the Braunschweig salt grille region, a wave of dismay is high waves: the German Red Cross (DRK) has filed for bankruptcy. As reports [Image] (https://www.bild.de/regional/niedersachsen/insolvenz-beim-deim-deutschen-kreuz-ueber-450-mit employee-685681372414B367E5D), more than 450 jobs are in danger, a situation that affects many people in the region directly.

The reasons for this economic emergency are diverse. Corona pandemic has brought massive economic difficulties, while at the same time the costs of energy and personnel are skyrocketing. It is particularly unfortunate that the subsidiaries "care and care" and "jumping stone" also have to suffer from these conditions. On June 18, 2025, the Braunschweig District Court lifted bankruptcy in self -administration and gives the DRK the opportunity to carry out the renovation under the supervision of a lawyer. According to the hopes of those responsible, business should continue to run without restrictions, while a renovation concept is in the works.

a strong foundation, but also big challenges

The history of the DRK district association goes back to 1948. Since then, the organization has developed into an important provider of social services, including consulting and youth centers, daycare centers, care facilities and two rescue guards. The association generates around 20 million euros annually. Despite this solid basis, the financial difficulties began in 2023, which led to the closure of a nursing home. A planned sales process of a large building that should contribute to stabilization did not go as desired and delayed unexpectedly.

Nico Seefeldt Kazazi, board member of the district association, is confident despite the adverse circumstances. He sees good chances for a sustainable renovation of the DRK, as well as ndr. The salaries of the approximately 450 employees affected are secured by bankruptcy money from the employment agency, so that these employees should not be financially necessary for the time being.

social effects and the role of pandemic

Corona pandemic not only had an impact on the DRK, but I have met a lot of companies in Germany. As the [Bundesbank] (https://www.bundesbank.de/de/hemen/zunterneinsolvenzen-waehrend-der-corona-krise-zurueck- 882514) actually found in 2020, but the possible risk that bankruptcies were suppressed in certain sectors is high. Companies like the DRK must now overcome these accumulated challenges while trying to maintain the quality of their services.

The situation remains tense, while those responsible for the DRK try to smooth the waves with a developed renovation concept. The hope is that the company can emerge from this crisis - not only for the employees, but also for the numerous people who are dependent on the DRK's services.