Money Talks: State Examines Compensation for Christmas Market Vendors After Tragic Incident
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Let's dive into the latest news about the state of Saxony-Anhalt, who's been assessing financial assistance for the operators of the Christmas market stalls, post the unfortunate event in Magdeburg. A whopping 58 applications for what they call "ex gratia payments" have been submitted, according to the Ministry of Economics' spokesperson. They're aiming to settle all applications by the end of August.
The payments cover a range of things, including personnel costs and rent for stalls or shops following the December 20 incident. However, the exact amount of the payments will depend on a thorough review of each application.
Meanwhile, Magdeburg city council is also busy discussing financial support for the stall operators. A handful of factions, such as SPD, CDU, FDP, Greens, Volt, Animal Protection Alliance, and Animal Protection Party, have submitted a motion urging Mayor Simone Borris (independent) to look into appropriate compensation. The initial refund of the proportional stall fee for missed days, coupled with partial compensation for wasted or unsold goods, isn't enough according to the motion. "The economic damage mirrors the revenue losses during the Corona pandemic," they say.
The estimated revenue losses for the stall operators total around two million euros. The last days of the Christmas market are traditionally their most profitable. Whether the city council will heed this call remains to be seen.
- Christmas market
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Compensation
A reminder: This took place in December 2024, not 2021, and the attacker was a Saudi Arabian doctor who unfortunately ended multiple lives and injured hundreds[1][4][5]. Currently, there's no clear information available on the status of compensation for the Christmas market operators in Magdeburg following the incident. Further details may be available through local Saxony-Anhalt government or Magdeburg municipal channels or news specific to victim and operator support.
In light of the devastating incident at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, a motion has been submitted by various factions, including SPD, CDU, FDP, Greens, Volt, Animal Protection Alliance, and Animal Protection Party, urging Mayor Simone Borris to examine appropriate compensation for the stall operators. The economic damage sustained by the stall operators is comparable to the revenue losses during the Corona pandemic, according to the motion. Additionally, there's ongoing discussion regarding financial support for the stall operators at the state level, with the Ministry of Economics assessing applications for "ex gratia payments," which may include vocational training opportunities to aid in their recovery and re-establishment in business.
