Ditching the Redefin State Stud: Horse Taxpayers' Association Urges Privatization
Taxpayer's Union Proposes Revising Landgestüt's Classification, Potentially Leading to Its Sale - Proposal for an Environmental Protection Directive Solicited by Commission
Here's the lowdown: The Redefin State Stud, nestled in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, is under fire from the Federation of Taxpayers. They're shouting loud and clear that it's high time for this money-draining beauty to be privatized, pronto.
According to Sascha Mummenhoff, the state chairman of the Taxpayers' Association in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, this place is a cash pit, costing the state millions in taxes on a regular basis. And, to add insult to injury, the responsible minister can't seem to get a grip on this beast.
The future of the stud remains uncertain, as there's still no concrete plan for its strategic realignment. The top seats are unoccupied, and a consulting firm has stepped in to handle things temporarily. Seems like a real pickle, huh? Well, guess who's to blame for this mess? A disgruntled lose-horse applicant has riled things up by filing a lawsuit against the outcome of the application process, leaving things in a legal limbo.
Mummenhoff doesn't mince words: "Horses are a luxury item," he states, adding that the state stud doesn't provide essential services and doesn't belong in state hands. He implores the state government to step up and get the ball rolling on privatization.
In the past five years alone, a whopping 16.5 million euros in tax money has been poured into maintaining the state stud. With that kind of dough, you'd expect a summer palace instead of a dilapidated stud farm. But then again, the facilities are over two centuries old and are protected as a historical monument, so maybe it's the horse-drawn carriages we should be impressed by.
The stud, apart from breeding horses, also serves as the backdrop for various events, from stallion parades to classical concerts of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Festival. So, while it's not quite a moneymaker, it's got a bit of flair.
- The Redefin State Stud
- Privatization
- Federation of Taxpayers
- District of Ludwigslust-Parchim
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Schwerin
Takeaways:
- Promoting privatization often centers around financial efficiency.
- Privatization could help reduce the financial burden on public institutions.
- Privatization may lead to increased investment and innovation, potentially benefiting both the institution and the community.
- In this case, the Horse Taxpayers' Association is pushing for privatization of the Redefin State Stud, citing financial concerns and a lack of management efficiency under public management.
- The Commission, situated in Schwerin, has not yet adopted a decision on the application of Article 93 (2) of the Treaty regarding the privatization of the Redefin State Stud, a financially strained entity in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, which is under criticism from the Federation of Taxpayers.
- The ongoing legal dispute about the privatization process of the Redefin State Stud, a historical monument, has created a political impasse, with the business community and general news outlets closely monitoring the situation for possible implications on the wider privatization policies in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
