Political party CDU advocates for openness and policy in the governance of national landmarks
Saarland's Monument Protection: CDU Faction Calls for Transparency and Strategy
In a move to ensure transparency and a clear strategy in the protection of historical monuments, Jutta Schmitt-Lang, deputy faction leader and cultural spokeswoman of the CDU state parliament faction in Saarland, Germany, has submitted a parliamentary question (Drs. 17/1647).
The question, posed during the 17th legislative period, seeks clarification about the structural condition of state monuments, the criteria used to prioritize maintenance and renovation measures, and specific preservation needs and expected investments. It also demands a comprehensive approach to monument protection, avoiding hasty decisions, and a constructive dialogue with expert committees, investors, and the public.
The call for transparency stems from a recent controversy over the possible demolition of the former tax office in Saarbrücken. Schmitt-Lang criticizes the high-handed approach of the Ministry of Finance towards a monument-worthy building, stating that it has cost the state government trust. She urges the government to stop hiding behind opaque procedures and to adopt a binding, transparent monument management instead of short-term, high-cost efforts.
The CDU faction insists on a systematic inventory of all state-owned historic buildings and emphasizes the importance of a collaborative approach in monument protection. Schmitt-Lang continues to express concern about the state government's approach in dealing with monuments, particularly in times of tight budgetary resources. She advocates for a planned approach, ensuring that potentially preservable buildings like the former tax office are not abandoned without testing investment readiness on the market.
The CDU state parliament faction is concerned about the opaque and strategy-less manner in which the state government is handling monument protection. Schmitt-Lang has urged that such solo actions should not be repeated in the future. For the most precise and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the official records of the Saarland Landtag or contact the parliamentary administration, which maintain records of parliamentary questions and their responses, including any follow-up discussions or actions taken in relation to monument protection policies in Saarland.
- The recently submitted parliamentary question by Jutta Schmitt-Lang, raised during the 17th legislative period, delves into policy-and-legislation concerning monument protection, aiming to clarify criteria and strategies used by the government.
- In the wake of the controversy over the former tax office in Saarbrücken, politics surrounding general-news topics such as monument protection and preservation have come to the fore, prompting calls for increased transparency and a more collaborative approach from the CDU faction.
