75 years of VKU" ceremony in Berlin

On July 4, 2024, the "75 Years of VKU" ceremony matinee took place in Berlin. VKU President Dr. Ulf Kämpfer welcomed the guests and led into a large panel discussion, which was a central element of the event.

The guest of honor was Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who took the time to give a detailed welcome address despite his busy schedule. In the discussion round, Uwe Feige (Plant Manager Kommunalservice Jena) and others emphasized the importance of the municipal economy in Germany. With his well-founded insights, he drew a comprehensive picture of the developments and challenges that municipal companies have mastered in recent years. He also gave an insight into the current situation of the municipal economy.

'The "75 years of VKU" ceremony was not only a celebration of the success to date, but also an inspiring outlook for the future of the municipal sector in Germany. The event impressively demonstrated the importance of cooperation and exchange between the various players in municipal companies'; said Uwe Feige.

The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) represents the interests of the municipal economy in Germany. Founded in 1949, the VKU today represents more than 1,500 municipal companies operating in the energy, water/wastewater, waste management and telecommunications sectors. The association supports its members in mastering the challenges of digital change and the energy transition while ensuring the high quality and reliability of their services.