Uncertainty Surrounds the Future of Vienna's Cultural Center Amerlinghaus

The institution, which today provides space for 70 associations and groups, is facing massive budget cuts from the city, as reported by ORF. According to this, the responsible education department of City Councillor Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) wants to reduce the funding from this year's 300,000 euros to 137,000 euros in 2026.

Amerlinghaus Threatened with Closure Due to Budget Cuts

Emmerling confirmed to ORF that there will be cuts: "Due to budgetary constraints, corresponding projects can no longer be financed from the education budget. For 2026, savings in the funding volume are planned, the extent of which is currently still under discussion." The relevant municipal council committee will meet on this matter next week.

In a press release published on its homepage, the Spittelberg cultural center in the Amerlinghaus speaks of a "brutal attack." If the cuts of two-thirds actually occur, the center would have to close, lay off staff, and cancel the program. Non-profit-oriented culture is being eliminated here as a political strategy. And they want and will defend themselves against this attack, it continues: "The Amerlinghaus will not accept this starvation without a fight. The board, employees, house groups, and friends will protest in solidarity, decisively, and creatively."

(APA/Red)

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