Societal matters - The Minister emphasizes the significance of FSJ.
Through the support of the EU and state, an estimated 2,800 young individuals in Saxony-Anhalt will have the chance to participate in a voluntary social year by 2027. This is made possible through the ESF+ program which plans to allocate approximately 11 million euros for the period of 2023-2027, as well as 3.1 million euros from state funds. Social minister Petra Grimm-Benne (SPD) expressed these plans during a jubilee celebration in Halle.
Griff-Benne highlighted the value of voluntary service, stating, "The importance of voluntary services for common good is not properly valued." Despite the setback caused by the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020-2023, these services continue to be a significant asset for Saxony-Anhalt. They aid in the professional development and personal growth of young people, provide a vital workforce in the social sector, and ultimately serve to reduce emigration rates.
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- Minister Petra Grimm-Benne (SPD) from Saxony-Anhalt emphasized the importance of FSJ during a jubilee celebration, emphasizing the underestimated value of voluntary services for the common good.
- The European Union and the state of Saxony-Anhalt are working together to support around 2,800 young individuals participating in voluntary social services, known as FSJ, by 2027.
- In the era of EU funding and state subsidies, with an estimated 11 million euros from ESF+ and 3.1 million euros from state funds, voluntary services will continue to play a crucial role in the future of Saxony-Anhalt, aiding in youth development and social sector workforce.
- Petra Grimm-Benne, the SPD minister for social affairs in Saxony-Anhalt, acknowledged the continued significance of FSJ in tackling social issues and reducing emigration rates, despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic.
