NRW: SPD demands billions for daycare centers, schools and infrastructure!

NRW: SPD demands billions for daycare centers, schools and infrastructure!

The SPD opposition in North Rhine-Westphalia is demanding billions in investments to modernize the state's infrastructure. The central point of the demands are decisive measures in areas such as daycare centers, schools and hospitals. Sports facilities and waterways should also be an important focus of this investment program. The SPD is also committed to creating equal living conditions in the Ruhr area. The NRW share of the federal government's planned 500 billion investment package should be passed on to the municipalities quickly and easily World reported.

Christian Dahm, deputy parliamentary group leader of the SPD, expressed criticism that it was necessary to forego complex application and proof of use procedures in order to make financial support more efficient. In addition, the state government is demanding an increase in the municipal share of the association taxes. An additional immediate investment program worth 15 billion euros over and above the existing federal package is considered essential.

Measures for sustainable modernization

On March 4, 2025, the SPD and CDU/CSU adopted key points for an extensive investment package. This not only provides for a reform of the debt brake, but also a comprehensive modernization of the infrastructure. Achim Post, the chairman of the NRWSPD and participant in the negotiations, described the investment program as a milestone that should advance future investments in Germany.

A central aspect of the reform is the new regulation of the debt brake to ensure that higher defense spending does not come at the expense of social, internal or economic security. Defense spending that exceeds one percent of economic output should be excluded from the current debt rules. This comprehensive reform is seen as crucial to the country's long-term investment capacity.

Future challenges and collaborations

The agreement on these key points is seen by many as progress for Germany's future viability. In order to realize this project, the Greens' approval of the amendment to the Basic Law in the Bundestag is considered necessary. Furthermore, freeing municipalities from old debts is a high priority in the discussion about a new federal government, as well NRWSPD is highlighted.

In summary, the current demands and measures of the SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia show a clear path that aims to modernize the infrastructure and create equal living conditions in the region on a solid financial basis.