Stuttgart Opera Renovation Costs Surge, Prompting Calls for Reevaluation

The renovation of Stuttgart's opera house is now projected to take four years longer and cost up to two billion euros, raising concerns among political and public stakeholders.

• The renovation and expansion of the Stuttgart State Opera are expected to exceed initial cost estimates, potentially reaching up to two billion euros.
• Projected completion has been extended by at least four years, due to deeper engagement in detail planning and adjustments to the timeline.
• Political support for the project is waning, with the SPD and other parties questioning the current approach and suggesting a new opera building be considered.
• The Taxpayers' Association is advocating for alternative solutions, citing the financial burden on taxpayers amid rising construction costs and inflation.
• The upcoming meeting of the Württemberg State Theater's board on November 18 will address these developments and potential changes to the project.

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