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Municipalities given authorization to invest using aggressive strategies. - Municipalities now have increased leeway for aggressive investment, according to Schweitzer.
Hey there! Dreaming of a more robust, modernized, and forward-thinking Rhineland-Palatinate? Well, you're in luck! Alexander Schweitzer, our esteemed Min-Pres, and Finance Minister Doris Ahnen have some exciting news for you. Here's a quick rundown of their investment plan aimed at transforming our lovely state.
The Outstanding Achievement
Alexander Schweitzer and Doris Ahnen are celebrating a significant milestone. The duo has managed to smash through the ceiling of restrictions holding the municipalities and states back, allowing them to invest with force. According to their statement, this sets the stage for the growth booster we've all been waiting for.
Getting Things Rolling
Schweitzer shared that the Rhineland-Palatinate cabinet will swiftly address the decisions made in their negotiations. Ahnen, who participated in the talks in Berlin, outlined the plans that unfold. Let's dig into the finer details:
Municipalities Break Free and Burst Forward
By means of the federal government footing the bill for the municipalities' revenue shortfalls from '25 to '29, they will be significantly relieved. The government's contribution will come through an adjustment of the fixed VAT amounts for the communities, giving municipalities the ammunition they need to make much-needed immediate investments.
States Sprint Forward, Too!
The federal government will also partially cover the losses of the states, with support running from '26 to '29 and an addition eight billion euros via programs funded by the infrastructure special fund.
Investment Galore
The investment programs encompass:
- Educational and care infrastructure
- University and research infrastructure
- A special kindergarten investment program
The federal government will launch a brand-new, eye-popping four-billion-euro fund program for kindergarten investments, limited to a four-year lifespan. To sweeten the deal, the states will only be required to chip in 5%. The distribution to the states follows the Köthen key, with Rhineland-Palatinate receiving a hefty 200 million euros.
The transformation fund for future-proof hospitals stretches over a ten-year period, boasting a whopping 50-billion-euro budget.
To alleviate the states, the federal government will elevate its financing to a massive 3.5 billion euros per year for the opening four years. The states, in turn, will be expected to shoulder 1.5 billion euros per year. This marks a shift from the previous 50-50 split in financing between the federal government and the states, which will later become a combine 2.5 billion euros per year for both.
Boost for Citizens and Economy
In the negotiations, there was a focus on quickly implementing the 100-billion-euro share of the infrastructure special fund across the states. The common goal is that investments will not only be swift but also observable for citizens and the economy. According to the statement, this will be achieved through easy, bureaucracy-minimal procedures for implementing the special fund. This means no more exhaustive struggles to approve each individual project—flat-rate allocations are the name of the game here! Double funding is also on the table, and the funds will be distributed to the states via the Köthen key.
There you have it! Rhineland-Palatinate is set to make a quantum leap to a greener, sustainable, and prosperous future. In the coming days and weeks, keep your eyes peeled for tangible results of these investments in our community and economy. 🙌🏼💚🚀
- The employment policy will significantly benefit from the new investment plan in Rhineland-Palatinate, as the federal government's contribution will provide relief to municipalities, enabling them to make immediate investments in much-needed infrastructure projects.
- The investment plan, encompassing educational, care, university, research, and kindergarten infrastructure, will be partially funded by the federal government's infrastructure special fund, which aims to boost both the economy and employment opportunities through swift and observable investments in communities across the state.
