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In a recent statement, SPD state parliamentarian Sonja Bongers has highlighted the economic and educational struggles faced by the city of Oberhausen. The comments were made in response to the latest NRW.Bank figures on the development of the city.
**Economic Challenges:**
Oberhausen is actively working to improve its economic structure by developing industry, commerce, trade, services, and the employment market. However, the need for such concerted efforts via development agencies like ENO (Entwicklungsgesellschaft Neu-Oberhausen mbH) suggests ongoing economic restructuring challenges and the need to attract and support businesses in the city.
The involvement of ENO as a crucial public-private partnership entity indicates that Oberhausen faces challenges in balancing social and spatial economic development while fostering a thriving business environment, requiring targeted support for entrepreneurs and businesses.
**Educational Challenges:**
While specific educational challenges raised by Sonja Bongers are not detailed explicitly in the available search results, the mention of integration councils and committees in Oberhausen implies ongoing efforts to address social integration and possibly educational inclusion within the community. Given the city's economic transitions, educational challenges likely involve aligning skills development with local industry needs and improving educational infrastructure to support workforce readiness.
**A Decade of Challenges:**
The comments were made during a decade of CDU mayoral rule in Oberhausen. Bongers stated that something needs to happen for development in Oberhausen, criticizing the CDU for not demonstrating economic competence and failing to show a vision for the city's development. She also pointed out that the city is managing only shortages, not future-oriented development.
The CDU has been criticized for focusing primarily on gaining power in the city, with Bongers stating that they have forgotten about the needs of the people in Oberhausen. The number of patent applications in Oberhausen remains significantly lower than the average in North Rhine-Westphalia, and businesses established in the city often do not create new jobs.
The economic performance of Oberhausen is around 30,000 euros per capita, lower than the state average of 44,000 euros. Moreover, Oberhausen has a higher percentage of school leavers without a degree than the state average, and a lower percentage of university graduates.
The export quota in Oberhausen fell from 57% in 2010 to 46% in 2023, indicating a decline in the city's economic strength.
Sonja Bongers, the Chairwoman of the SPD City Council fraction and a member of the North Rhine-Westphalia state parliament, emphasized the need for a multi-dimensional approach to overcome these challenges. This approach would involve bolstering the economic base, supporting local businesses, and addressing social factors influencing education and workforce development.
These challenges reflect a broader need for sustainable development policies that integrate economic revitalization with educational and social support systems. If further detailed statements from Sonja Bongers become available, they would shed more light on precise educational issues in Oberhausen. For now, economic revitalization and integration efforts appear central to the city's challenges.
- In the arena of policy-and-legislation, it would be prudent for Oberhausen to enact measures that foster business growth and economic development, as highlighted by Sonja Bongers, to combat the ongoing economic restructuring challenges the city faces.
- Careers in Oberhausen might benefit from targeted support and policies that align educational programs with local industry needs, as suggested by the educational challenges faced by the city.
- The political landscape can play a significant role in the city's development, as Bongers' criticism of the CDU for failing to demonstrate economic competence and neglecting the needs of the people of Oberhausen indicates a potential role for politics in shaping the city's future. This underscores the importance of ‘general-news’ covering the city's development and the roles of various parties in shaping it.
