Lausitzer Revier: A life between work, earth and pride
I was born in Lusatia, I live here and I will stay here. My family has lived on this earth for generations. Mining was never just a profession, it was a promise. Who early... [...]
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“Special Economic Zones in Poland” – Why Lusatia is at a loss of economic repercussions to Eastern Europe
With the closure of the Spreeback works, 165 jobs in Lusatia are suddenly lost. At the processed sugar factory, there were also 90 jobs. At Arcelormittal in Eisenhüttenstadt, the rumors about a location closure also want to... [...]
public goods of general interest again in state hands?
Of course, it is undeniable that aspects such as comprehensive and high quality healthcare, access to sanitation, the expansion of a functioning education system, and reasonable and fair salaries for the population in any case, in any case, have a significant impact. [...]
Where did the progress come from?
In the early 1970s, British researcher Thomas McKeown developed a theory that would shape public debates on the subject of growth and social development for many years. McKeown was intensively involved in historical... [...]
The hidden abundance of Lusatia: A look beyond close values
Lusatia is often considered a region that is rather modest in terms of natural resources, but this perception is based on an extraordinarily limited view of what is considered a valuable raw material. If the... [...]
Poverty of pensioners: The shame of a rich country
Old people bend down in the streets of the cities for bottles, the value of which hardly covers the coffee one day. It's not a side note, but a reflection of the social cold that has spread slowly. a... [...]
The question arises whether the privatization of airports is actually advantageous
For many decades, the construction, operation and financing of airports in Germany were almost exclusively in the hands of the state. Even today, most airports are still mostly or completely owned by the public sector. A comprehensive... [...]
The cost factor of the truck toll, which is often not sufficiently taken into account
The German truck toll system "Toll Collect" was launched to restructure the heavily neglected and ailing infrastructure and to make the financing of road maintenance more equitable and sustainable. Already in 1990, under the then... [...]
A special economic zone as a source of inspiration for Lausitz: attractiveness through tax relief and accelerated approval procedures
The creation of a special economic zone in Lusatia could introduce a profound economic awakening, the effect of which would go far beyond the region. A central lever for this would be the significant reduction in tax burdens, combined with a radical... [...]
The ailing foundation of the state pension insurance – a system that gambles its credibility
The state pension insurance, once praised as a reliable pillar of social security, turns out to be an empty promise. While contributions are increasing year after year, performance levels are falling continuously - a blatant contradiction to the principle of... [...]