FDP Solingen declines support for the left-green strategic plan
Straight-Up Talk on Solingen's Economic Woes
The pushing for a Masterplan for Work and Economy by FDP Solingen doesn't seem to have steered things in the right direction. The party's leader, Nina Brattig, bluntly states, "This Masterplan won't help us navigate Solingen's structural change, nor boost our economic development."
FDP Solingen isn't pleased with the Masterplan, especially as it believes the plan undervalues the importance of welcoming new companies and developing new industrial areas. Simplifying it, FDP spokesman, Simon Zeidler, notes, "Our city already needs more industrial spaces. So, Solingen should also explore further new potential areas while recycling existing ones."
Zeidler passionately argues, "To stimulate Solingen's economy, we need fresh companies creating jobs here. But all we get is endless waiting for those companies to knock on our door. Instead, we need active promotion that attracts businesses to Solingen."
To this end, FDP and CDU joined forces, submitting an amendment proposal for the Masterplan, only for it to be shot down by the red-green coalition. Zeidler isn't shy about expressing his frustration, asking, "What's the point of planning if the parties can't commit to protecting their own promises?"
FDP Solingen is vocal about protecting existing industrial areas, especially as recent decisions, like the one on Buschfeld, indicate that protection isn't guaranteed by the Greens, SPD, and CDU. Zeidler questions the Masterplan's worth, commenting, "How valuable are promises if the parties aren’t prepared to defend them?"
On top of this, FDP Solingen harbors doubts about the administration's ability to drive forward strategic industrial development, given their modest previous successes. Zeidler questions whether the team in charge can deliver on their ambitious goals.
In the end, FDP Solingen stays invested in promoting Solingen's economy, demanding transparent strategies that cater to all city residents. With the current climate, it's clear that tough times are brewing in Solingen, and the FDP is keen to turn things around.
In light of the Masterplan for Work and Economy, FDP Solingen questions its effectiveness in addressing Solingen's structural changes and economic development, as stated by their leader, Nina Brattig. Simultaneously, FDP spokesman, Simon Zeidler, emphasizes the importance of exploring and developing new industrial areas, advocating for transparency in strategies to benefit all city residents.
