Ramelow: Thuringia relies on Europe

Making a Decision - Ramelow: Thuringia relies on Europe

Thuringia partially relies on the European Union for its economic success, according to Minister President Bodo Ramelow from the Left Party. Speaking to the German Press Agency in Erfurt prior to the European election on June 9th, Ramelow stressed, "Thuringia is reliant on Europe." Despite making up just 0.4% of the EU's population, the state has been among the regions receiving the highest level of funding for years. Ramelow added, "We'll receive more support than average."

Over the course of 2021 to 2027, approximately 1.1 billion euros will filter from the European Regional Fund into Thuringia. Additionally, significant funds lie within the multimillion euro range for social and rural area initiatives.

If the Thuringian AfD leader, Björn Höcke, wishes for the EU's demise, it would consequently hinder Thuringia's development, Ramelow explained. This isn't merely due to the disappearance of substantial EU funding for myriad projects in the state, but also economic development as well.

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1. Despite voicing criticism towards the EU at times, Bodo Ramelow, the Minister President of Thuringia, acknowledged the state's reliance on Europe for its economic success, as reported by the German Press Agency in Erfurt.
2. In anticipation of the European election on June 9th, Ramelow emphasized that Thuringia, with a measly 0.4% share of the EU's population, continues to be among the regions receiving the highest level of funding due to its dependence on Europe.
3. The European Parliament, Brussels, is set to allocate approximately 1.1 billion euros from the European Regional Fund to Thuringia over the coming years, with further significant funds earmarked for social and rural area initiatives.
4. Addressing the potential demise of the EU, as advocated by the Thuringian AfD leader Björn Höcke, Ramelow warned that such an event would impede Thuringia's development, not just due to the loss of EU funding for numerous projects but also due to hindered economic growth.
5. As the European election approaches, the Mayor of Erfurt, Andreas Bause, together with Ramelow, encouraged Thuringia's citizens to actively participate in this significant political event, while emphasizing the region's reliance on a strong, cooperative Europe.

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