Projects in Lausitz are progressing remarkably swiftly, according to Woidke.
In the heart of Brandenburg, the city of Cottbus is witnessing a remarkable transformation. This transformation is spearheaded by two significant projects: the construction of a new Medical University, named the Medical University of Lusatia – Carl Thiem (MUL-CT), and the commissioning of a new ICE maintenance workshop.
The MUL-CT, established in July 2024, is a state-of-the-art university that has evolved from the long-standing Carl-Thiem-Klinikum. Despite the lack of a specific founder in available sources, the university is a key component of Brandenburg's efforts and the federal development programme for Lusatia.
The construction of the MUL-CT began in the summer of 2024, and it is set to receive an investment of 3.7 billion euros. Brandenburg's Minister President, Dietmar Woidke, has expressed his excitement, stating that they are creating Germany's youngest medical university and the first state medical university in Brandenburg.
Simultaneously, the new ICE maintenance workshop in Cottbus has been commissioned after less than 700 days from its announcement. This rapid construction pace has been compared by Woidke to the construction of a Tesla plant, showcasing the impressive speed at which these projects are being completed. The workshop is expected to create 1,200 new industrial jobs, with 580 already in place as of the statement.
The coal phase-out in the mining region of Lusatia is being supported by the state and federal governments with billions, as decided five years ago. By 2038, financial aid of 3.6 billion euros is available from the state government for Lusatia, with more than 6.7 billion euros available for these federal projects.
The structural development of Lusatia is being supported by the state government through two funding pillars. In a second funding pillar, the federal government is financing further projects in Lusatia, working closely with the state.
Woidke, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), announced that the new Medical University, established in Cottbus, will welcome its first students next year. Meanwhile, the first car rolled off the production line at the electric car plant in Grünheide after 861 days, marking another milestone in Brandenburg's transformation.
The speed at which these projects are being completed is a testament to Brandenburg's determination to adapt and thrive in the face of change. The Medical University of Lusatia – Carl Thiem and the new ICE maintenance workshop in Cottbus are shining examples of this resilience and progress.
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