The Saxon SPD wants to prevent further school closures. The background to this is the concern that schools will close in the coming years due to declining pupil numbers. In Dresden, SPD party and parliamentary group leader Henning Homann referred to forecasts according to which, on average, only 60 percent of today's pupils will still be there in 2040. In large cities, the proportion could even be lower.
Homann sees several levers for solving the problem
"It is important that we act early to maintain our school structure, that we take action when we can still make a difference," said Homann. The aim is to maintain as many schools as possible. We need to talk about minimum enrolment numbers as well as the number of classes per year group, longer joint learning and inter-year teaching. "These are the most important levers (...) There is an acute need for action here."
Homann also referred to a great need for reform in other respects. "If you want to shape the future, you can't just get caught up in day-to-day politics, you also have to be prepared to tackle the big issues in society." Reforms mean improving things. It is important to be open and honest. His party is ready for reform. "At this point, I would also like to call on all political parties in Saxony in general to face up to the necessary reforms and the discussions they require. Because there is undoubtedly a lot to do."
