Federal government orders, state pays? Court ruling expected
A ruling by the state constitutional court in Greifswald announced for Thursday (10.30 a.m.) is all about money. The cities of Rostock and Schwerin had filed a constitutional complaint because they are confronted with increased tasks in child and youth welfare as a result of a federal law without receiving the corresponding funds from the state, according to the accusation.
It is about the so-called principle of connectivity. In a nutshell, this means that Whoever orders the music must also pay. According to the preliminary opinion of the court expressed during the hearing three months ago, the principle does not apply because the federal government and not the state had passed a law. However, the court recognized the potentially difficult situation of the municipalities.
According to a recent survey by dpa, districts and municipalities in the state are looking to the future with budget worries. The areas of youth and social affairs are causing particularly high costs.
The principle of connectivity, which dictates that those who order processes should also bear the costs, is at the heart of this constitutional complaint. The municipalities of Rostock and Schwerin are challenging this principle in regards to social affairs and child welfare, as they are being tasked by federal laws but not provided with adequate funding from the state.
Source: www.dpa.com
