Saxony's Jusos have sharply criticized the draft budget of the CDU-led minority government in the state. As the SPD youth organization announced, they unanimously passed the initiative motion "No saving on the future - this budget is an attack on social welfare, youth and democracy" at their state delegates' conference in Pirna on Saturday. In it, they accuse the CDU of jeopardizing social cohesion and call on their parent party to set clearer boundaries.
"This budget is letting people down," said the new state chairman of the Jusos, Mats Rudolph. Those who cut or stagnate the promotion of democracy, youth work and social infrastructure are not only saving money, but also the future. "Investment would be a duty right now," emphasized Rudolph.
Stagnation becomes a secret cut
The Jusos made it clear that even constant funding would effectively mean a cut in the face of rising costs. They accuse the CDU of jeopardizing social cohesion as a result.
They also criticize the SPD for recognizing the wrong course of action, but not drawing any consequences from it. "Anyone who ducks away now will become complicit in a policy that undermines our fundamental values," said Rudolph.
Calls for bold investments instead of austerity
In their motion, the Jusos demand, among other things, the use of credit leeway, social investments and a clear rejection of austerity policies at the expense of youth and democracy.
At the end of March, Finance Minister Christian Piwarz (CDU) presented the government's draft for the 2025/2026 double budget. He explained that painful cuts were necessary in many areas.
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