More money available for intercultural projects. More money will be available to promote intercultural encounters and educational projects in 2024.

A total of 180,000 euros were earmarked for this in the budget. There were savings requirements in 2023, which is why no more applications could be approved in the second half of the year. A particular focus is on promoting initiatives offered by migrants. “It is very important to me to strengthen the participation and creative opportunities of immigrant groups,” says integration officer Mirjam Kruppa.