Support for Stricken Christmas Market Vendors: Assessing Compensation in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt
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Hey there! Let's chat about the current situation surrounding the financial aid for vendors after the unfortunate incident that took place at the Magdeburg Christmas market.
Recent reports state that the administration of Saxony-Anhalt, where Magdeburg is located, has been assessing applications for a special type of payment known as ex gratia payments. These compensation claims are, for the most part, aimed at covering personnel costs and rental expenditures for the affected stalls after the unfortunate event that took place on December 20th, 2020. The ministry responsible for the economy is striving to expedite their decisions on all applications by the end of August.
However, further financial assistance is being called for by various political factions within Magdeburg's city council. This week, multiple parties are discussing appropriate compensation for the vendors due to the insufficient current offer which covers only a pro-rata refund of the stall fee for eight missed days, along with some compensation for spoiled or unsold goods. The motion argues that the economic damage sustained is akin to the revenue losses experienced during the Corona pandemic, implying the need for increased support.
The revenue loss faced by the affected vendors is estimated to be around two million euros, with the culminating days of the Christmas market traditionally being the most profitable. Notable parties advocating for more help include the SPD, CDU, FDP, Greens, Volt, Animal Protection Alliance, and Animal Protection Party.
- Magdeburg Christmas market
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Compensation
- The city council of Magdeburg, in Saxony-Anhalt, is advocating for additional funds to provide more comprehensive compensation to the vendors, as the current ex gratia payments only cover a portion of their economic losses after the Magdeburg Christmas market incident.
- Despite the ongoing ex gratia compensation process, discussions in politics are underway to address vocational training programs for these vendors, aiming to sustain their livelihoods and businesses post-disaster, as part of the community policy initiatives.
