Zwickau (dpa/sn) - The left-wing parliamentary group in Zwickau has criticized the city administration's plan to turn off the hot water in schools and daycare centers in view of the energy crisis. "Instead of passing on the costs of the sanctions to the children, those who are benefiting from the crisis must be asked to pay," the parliamentary group demanded in a statement on Thursday. "Kindergarten children in particular quickly get dirty while playing. Cold water is not enough for that." Pupils should also be able to shower after physical education classes, for example.
In response to the energy crisis, the city of Zwickau announced on Tuesday that it would shut down the hot water in the city administration buildings and subordinate facilities such as museums, schools and daycare centers. According to a spokesman on Tuesday, the measures should be implemented in the short term and gradually.
