Radebeul breathes a sigh of relief: No loan repayment from 2026 – investments await!

Radebeul breathes a sigh of relief: No loan repayment from 2026 – investments await!

At a groundbreaking city council meeting on August 30, 2025, the city of Radebeul unanimously decided to set loan repayments to zero from 2026. The aim of this decision is to preserve projects in the long term and to avoid canceling necessary investments. The city council is reacting to the current financial challenges and at the same time wants to set the course for the future.

Since 2001, Radebeul has drastically reduced its debts from 55.315 million euros to an estimated 9.124 million euros. This significant reduction has also contributed to the reduction in debt per resident: from 1,707 euros to just 277 euros. The decision to suspend loan repayments frees up around 2.2 million euros annually, which can be used for investments without taking on new debt. Mayor Bert Wendsche emphasized that these funds are not intended to finance new projects, but rather only to secure existing projects.

Financial stability measures

In the context of budget precautionary measures, the city council also reacted to the expected negative effects of the corona pandemic. For the years 2021 to 2025, the city's scheduled repayments were reduced in order to maintain acceptable investment activity. If the negative impact is less, Radebeul wants to use 50% of the improved cash balance for extraordinary loan repayments.

The extraordinary loan repayment amounts to almost 2.315 million euros, and this step is based on the improved cash balance from ongoing administrative activities after the Corona compensation payments have been deducted. The basis for these adjustments is the annual financial statements as of December 31, 2020. The city council has therefore also made a decision to modify its previous specifications in order to be able to respond better to the current circumstances.

outlook

The city of Radebeul's measures are an important step in remaining able to act despite the challenges posed by the corona pandemic and at the same time creating the financial framework for future investments. The decision to zero repayment will enable Radebeul to continue to be a decisive player in the region that values ​​sustainable development.

How Sächsische.de reports, the city will now use its financial resources specifically to increase stability and secure existing investment projects. The city council therefore sees itself in a position to present generally acceptable solutions for Radebeul's financial and economic future.

For more information on the topic you can also Radebeul.de can be consulted, where detailed insights into the city council's decisions on financial planning are provided.