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Tunau before incorporation: Financial crisis brings Schönau into play!
On July 23, 2025, the Schönau municipal council will discuss the possible incorporation of Tunau due to financial challenges.
Tunau before incorporation: Financial crisis brings Schönau into play!
In the picturesque community of Tunau, in the southern Black Forest, the signs point to change. The Schönau local council has discussed the possible incorporation of Tunau, a move motivated by the alarming financial situation of both communities. Again Schwarzälder messenger According to reports, municipal supervisory authorities have suggested a merger between the two municipalities.
The current budget situation in Tunau shows a considerable debt of around 532,000 euros. Mayor Dirk Pfeffer clearly expressed the need to inform citizens in a public meeting. He explained that the minutes also recorded a possible change in territory, which could only be implemented through agreement and approval from the legal supervisory authority.
Discussion in the local council
Mayor Peter Schelshorn of Schönau has already sought the opinion of his local council on cooperation or incorporation. The committee was divided: Jesko Anschütz from the Free Voters put forward the idea of not endangering the peace in the valley and of holding back as long as Tunau did not take action. In contrast, Marika Prekur, also from the Free Voters, called for open communication and dialogue instead of hidden decisions.
Mechthild Münzer from the CDU sees a merger as not an option, while Michael Schröder from the SPD emphatically emphasizes that the first step must come from Tunau. Schelshorn summarizes the discussion with the clear indication that Tunau should take action to initiate future steps.
Common challenges
Both communities are facing financial challenges, some of which are due to sharp declines in reserves. The incorporation could not only stabilize the financial situation, but also pool the resources of both communities. However, the views within the local council underline how complex the issue is and how important it is to take the interests of all citizens into account.
While politicians are working on solutions, the citizens of Tunau can only wish for the idea of a joint future project. In the meantime, other aspects of life in the community are not neglected, such as the invitation to go on a hike on the premium “Belchensteig” hiking trail. The municipality provides information on this on its official website, where further details about the budget can also be viewed, such as on the website Tunau community can be found.