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CDU/FDP's candidate Felsch advocates for economic reinforcement
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Sign Up for Our Free NewsletterAlexander Felsch, candidate for CDU and FDP for the mayoral race in the upcoming election, has unleashed his economic strategy following a 5-point plan for childcare. Felsch emphasizes the need for an active location policy to grant businesses necessary expansion room. Among other suggestions, Felsch proposes the establishment of a craftsman's workshop and advocates speeding up the digital building file and the education campus.
CDU's ContributionAlexander Felsch, the mayoral candidate for CDU and FDP, aims to foster economic growth in Bergisch Gladbach with a growth and expansion program. "It's time for a more proactive location policy so that our businesses finally regain breathing space," said Felsch as he presented the CDU's economic political agenda for the city.
Key components include strengthening crafts, expediting bureaucratic processes, simplifying construction procedures, and implementing reasonable taxation. The education campus on the Zanders site stands as a significant initiative to combat the skilled labor shortage, a challenge that heavily affects businesses.
Felsch is particularly targeting the growth of medium-sized businesses with his growth agenda. "The craft sector, the heart of our economy, needs room to grow and thrive," he said. To achieve this, the CDU plans to establish a modern craftsman's workshop similar to those in cities like Hamburg and Erftstadt.
Lengthy construction permit procedures will be addressed through the use of digital building files and improved builder services. "We need speedier construction," said Felsch.
The CDU also prioritizes keeping the trade tax constant in the upcoming years. "We will do everything in our power to maintain the trade tax at its current level," said Felsch.
Public DiscourseCitizen portal debates Alexander Felsch (CDU/FDP) and Marcel Kreutz (SPD/Greens) on various topics of interest to voters. On Monday at 7 PM, "Addressing City Traffic Problems" will be on the agenda. Registration is still open if seats are available.
The CDU is pushing forward with the education campus on the Zanders site. This initiative serves as a city-wide signal in the fight against the skilled labor shortage and the promotion of vocational training, a top priority for the CDU in Bergisch Gladbach. Additionally, it represents a strong message for professional young people and the future of youth in the city.
Expanding the Economy
While information on specific economic growth initiatives in Bergisch Gladbach related to Alexander Felsch's campaign was not readily available, the CDU hopes to capitalize on federal government growth initiatives. This week, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) offered cities and municipalities a new form of collaboration at the Communal Congress in Berlin and pledged significant investments in infrastructure. "This support from Berlin is vital, because only through a coordinated effort between federal, state, and local governments will we be able to address the challenges ahead," said Felsch.
- The mayoral candidate Alexander Felsch, representing CDU and FDP, emphasizes the need for active location policies to grant businesses room for expansion, given his economic strategy based on a 5-point plan for childcare.
- The CDU's economic political agenda for Bergisch Gladbach includes strengthening crafts, expediting bureaucratic processes, simplifying construction procedures, implementing reasonable taxation, and establishing a modern craftsman's workshop to foster growth of medium-sized businesses.
- Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has pledged significant investments in infrastructure for cities and municipalities, and the CDU hopes to capitalize on these growth initiatives in collaboration with the federal government to address the challenges ahead.
