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Parkland on the Breiter Teich in Borna

District of Leipzig, Germany

Parkland on the Breiter Teich in Borna
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The rural district of Leipzig of covers the area immediately to the south of the city of Leipzig known as the Südraum Leipzig, the Muldental and the Kohrener Land, and boasts a varied landscape and numerous geographical features. The industrial area of Böhlen-Lipppendorf constitutes one of the largest centres for the chemical industry in Saxony. The once important lignite mining sector is now limited to only a few areas; however, new leisure and recreational opportunities have emerged with the creation of a new lake district, the so-called Leipziger Neuseenland, formed out of former open cast mines. Agriculture and traditional villages also have their place in the district. The landscape of the Muldenland, bordering the city of Leipzig, is shaped by the river Mulde and forms a popular residential area.

Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU

Qualification and training courses

The educational and social welfare organisation ‘Bildungs- und Sozialwerk Muldental’ in Colditz receives support from the European Social Fund, making it possible carry out measures to train people with inadequate literacy skills and upskilling measures for workers in small and medium-sized enterprises.

Renovation of a children's home

Leipzig district is a member of several LEADER regions, such as Leipziger Muldenland, whose projects receive EU funding. For instance, some EUR 330 000 in support was provided to renovate the main amenities building at ‘Forsthaus’ children’s home“ in Seidewitz. LEADER funding was also provided for refurbishment of the kitchens and washrooms at the home.

Research project for innovative tools

Similarly, the European Regional Development Fund supported a research project to develop innovative tools that involved a manufacturer of precision tools in Wurzen. Part of the objective of the project was to establish closer cooperation between research organisations and businesses.

Refurbishment of a public place

Between 2014 and 2020, the town of Borna received around EUR 4.5 million in funding from the European Regional Development Fund. It was used, for example, to redesign Glück Auf Square. Of the total cost of EUR 814 000, the EU contributed EUR 594 000.

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