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State authorities reduce financial support for Bergische Universität, as announced by SPD.

Bergische University of Wuppertal faces a reduction of 5.688 million euros in state funding from North Rhine-Westphalia by 2026, as per the draft of the state budget presented by the SPD parliamentary group.

State government reduces financial support for Bergischer University, as per SPD announcement.
State government reduces financial support for Bergischer University, as per SPD announcement.

State authorities reduce financial support for Bergische Universität, as announced by SPD.

In the heart of Nordrhein-Westfalen, concerns about the future of Wuppertal's university location have been mounting. The SPD faction, led by Dilek Engin, Andreas Bialas, and Josef Neumann, believes that the Black-Green coalition can still improve the situation.

The state government's planned cuts at universities have been criticised by these three state parliamentarians. The SPD faction has emphasised their readiness to fight for the universities, urging the coalition to commit to a strong university location in Wuppertal.

The reality, as the critics see it, shows otherwise. Daily helper program cuts in kindergartens, the halt to the expansion of all-day care, and now the cuts at universities suggest a worsening situation. The SPD faction highlights their stance against these cuts.

Every cut in the education sector, according to the SPD, leads to a loss of income and endangers the economic and industrial location of NRW. Universities can only save on personnel due to the cuts by the state government, which may further worsen the already poor teacher-to-student ratio in the region.

In response to the SPD faction's concerns, a hearing has been scheduled for October 29 in the science committee. The hearing, as requested by the SPD faction, will take place in the science committee, providing a platform for open discussion about the future of universities in Wuppertal.

The state government, however, has claimed not to be saving in education for years. Despite this, the planned cuts at universities in Wuppertal continue to raise concerns among state parliamentarians and the SPD faction.

The SPD faction's stance against the cuts at universities in Wuppertal remains firm, emphasising their commitment to supporting the university location and the students it serves. As the hearing approaches, the focus remains on finding a solution that ensures a strong and supportive university location in Wuppertal.

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