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Thuringia invests €1 billion to fast-track public service upgrades by 2029

Facing rising costs and delays, Thuringia takes bold action—directly funding hospitals, transport, and tech instead of waiting. Will this €1 billion gamble pay off?

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Wolf: "Speed counts in investments" - Thuringia invests €1 billion to fast-track public service upgrades by 2029

Thuringia has launched a €1 billion investment programme to upgrade key public services by 2029. The move comes as the state takes a different approach to using federal funds, focusing on direct projects rather than passing money to local councils. Finance Minister Katja Wolf stressed the need for speed, pointing to rising costs linked to the conflict in Iran as a reason to act now.

The state will receive €2.5 billion from the federal government's special infrastructure and climate fund over the next twelve years. Instead of distributing the money to municipalities, Thuringia is managing the investments itself to clear backlogs in essential areas. Projects in internal security, digitalisation, energy, education, and research will all benefit.

Priority is being given to schemes already in the planning stages. This year and next, €633 million will be spent on initiatives that would otherwise struggle for funding. Examples include €10 million for digitalising healthcare, €8 million for low-floor public transport vehicles, and €16 million for upgrading the state data centre. An extra €75 million has also been set aside for structural reforms in Thuringia's hospital system. The state's approach contrasts with others, as few regions have outlined similar plans for their share of the federal fund. Most have not yet announced how they will use the allocations by the 2026/27 deadline.

Thuringia's programme aims to improve conditions for residents and businesses by tackling long-delayed projects. The state's direct investment strategy is designed to speed up progress and avoid further cost increases. With €1 billion allocated through 2029, officials expect visible upgrades in infrastructure and public services within the next few years.

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