Risks of Provisional Budget Management for Culture
(hib) Risks of provisional budget management for culture – The provisional budget management for the year 2023, which was decided by the Bundestag on 22 December 2022, poses considerable risks for the cultural sector. This is the result of a survey by the Kulturrat, the umbrella organization of the German cultural associations, among its member associations.
According to the survey, the provisional budget management leads to uncertainty and planning difficulties for cultural institutions. The lack of a reliable financial basis makes it difficult to plan projects, hire staff and secure funding. This is particularly problematic for institutions that depend on external funding, such as theaters, museums and orchestras.
The Kulturrat warns that the provisional budget management could lead to a reduction in cultural offerings and a loss of quality. If cultural institutions are unable to plan their activities securely, they may have to cut back on their programs or even close down altogether. This would have serious consequences for the cultural landscape in Germany.
The Kulturrat therefore calls on the Federal Government to adopt a regular budget for the year 2023 as soon as possible. Only then can the cultural sector plan its activities with confidence and continue to make an important contribution to society.
The following are examples of the problems that cultural institutions are facing as a result of provisional budget management:
- Theaters: Theaters are unable to plan their repertoire for the coming season because they do not know how much funding they will receive. This makes it difficult to book actors, directors and other staff.
- Museums: Museums are unable to plan exhibitions and acquisitions because they do not know how much money they will have available. This could lead to a reduction in the quality and quantity of exhibitions on offer.
- Orchestras: Orchestras are unable to plan their concert programs because they do not know how much funding they will receive. This could lead to a reduction in the number of concerts and the quality of performances.
The Kulturrat emphasizes that the risks of provisional budget management for culture are not just financial. The uncertainty and planning difficulties that cultural institutions are facing can also have a negative impact on their morale and motivation. This could lead to a decline in the quality of cultural production and a loss of creative talent.
Risiken der vorläufigen Haushaltsführung für die Kultur
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