Friedberg waives the census lawsuit: missing funds in danger!

Friedberg waives the census lawsuit: missing funds in danger!

in Friedberg, where the almost 29,000-inhabitant mark is Hartnäckig, the city administration is thinking about the recent results of the census 2022. The difference between the determined population of 28.719 and the official figures of the residents' registration office of 31.231 could have serious financial consequences. For the first time, however, the Friedberg magistrate decided not to file a lawsuit against the census result, which has a clear signal value. City councilors from Fulda and Gießen had previously made similar considerations and voted for the action path. But the Hessian Association of Cities and Municipalities ultimately caused the decision in Friedberg to keep the lawsuit, such as the FAZ reports .

The fact that the number of census in university cities often does not reflect reality is a well-known problem. During the Corona period, the number of students in Friedberg was significantly influenced by the uncertain circumstances of around 5,000, which affected the census results directly. However, those responsible for the State Statistical Office in Hesse described their procedures as legally covered and see no space for changing the numbers.

The effects of the census data

Another exciting facet in the context of the census 2022 shows when we look at the development of the Hessian population. According to the latest results that affect all municipalities, Hessen has assumed a 2.6 percent lower population than before. This is mainly attributed to the population development that has taken place since 2011 and is part of an EU-wide round of census, to which Germany carried out a register-based census. The last comprehensive survey, which is also regarded as a necessary correction of the population, has now found some inaccuracies in the detectors, which are characterized by various social events such as wars and the corona pandemic. The Hessian statistics informs that the deviations can ultimately be attributed to over- and sub-versions and the corrections in many municipalities are inevitable.

The final results of the census 2022, which can no longer be changed, lead not only to changes in the population, but also to financial losses. Especially for cities such as Friedberg, Fulda, Gießen and Hanau, which are dependent on key allocations from the country, the discrepancy in the numbers could lead to a high six -digit amount.

data records and transparency

The census provides comprehensive data records for a better understanding of the population situation. These include information about households, apartment data, age distributions and other topics that are important for the municipalities. The regional tables cover different levels, from the federal states to individual communities. The data are available in various formats, including Excel and CSV, but you should note that they are not barrier -free, as on the platform of the Zensus-2022-Website can be read.

Overall, it is clear that the results of the census 2022 have far -reaching consequences for Friedberg and other affected cities. The magistrate's decision not to file a lawsuit could be interpreted as a pragmatic approach to finally look ahead and find solutions for the discrepancies in the census.