Taxpayer Watchdog Exposes Widespread Public Fund Misuse in Germany

The Bund der Steuerzahler's latest 'Schwarzbuch' highlights costly bureaucratic inefficiencies and questionable public spending across the nation.

The Bund der Steuerzahler's 'Schwarzbuch 2024/25' identifies 100 instances of alleged public fund mismanagement, including several high-profile cases in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein.
Significant funds were reportedly wasted on maintaining a financially unsustainable equestrian center in Redefin, with millions allocated over five years.
A failed attempt to digitize Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's state administration resulted in nearly 6 million euros in lost funds due to improper financing methods.
In Hamburg, a 465,000 euro amphibian tunnel system is criticized for its questionable necessity and effectiveness in protecting local wildlife.
The report calls for a reduction in bureaucratic processes, suggesting a 'One-in-Two-Out' rule to streamline regulatory measures and enhance public sector efficiency.