Olaf Lies is pushing for quick investments: 100 billion for Lower Saxony!

Olaf Lies is pushing for quick investments: 100 billion for Lower Saxony!

On May 31, 2025, Lower Saxony's new Prime Minister Olaf Lies pushed for the urgent implementation of the special funds worth billions. Lies emphasizes that citizens expect short-term improvements and do not want to wait until 2036 for long-term planning. In particular, a comprehensive investment offensive is to be initiated in Lower Saxony, which will be financed by debt-based special funds.

The funds, which will be made available in the amount of 100 billion euros, are intended for investments in municipalities. These investments should primarily flow into schools, sports facilities, road construction and climate adaptation measures such as flood protection. Lies highlights the need to prioritize measures that can be implemented quickly in order to meet citizens' expectations.

Discussions with the federal government

The Prime Minister is in active communication with the federal government about the time frame for implementing the 100 billion euros for the states and municipalities. In particular, an upcoming meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the agenda, where, among other things, the acceleration of complicated procedural regulations will be discussed. Lies also calls for measures to reduce electricity prices and their rapid implementation.

These special funds are part of a broader federal government plan that was initiated in accordance with Article 143h of the Basic Law. The aim is to realize central projects in the areas of transport, energy and climate neutrality. The legal structure of the special fund is currently being prepared. In addition to the 100 billion euros for states and municipalities, a further 100 billion euros are planned for the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), which is intended to support measures for the energy transition. This fund is intended to ensure that only new and previously unplanned investments are supported.

Participation of companies

These infrastructure projects create new markets and partnerships with the public sector for companies. What is important is the early identification of relevant fields of action and qualifications for award processes. The special fund offers the public sector new opportunities to realize investments that previously had to be postponed due to a lack of budget. Detailed information about infrastructure projects, management and financing will be provided in future posts.

These comprehensive measures are intended not only to stimulate the economy, but also to make a sustainable contribution to climate neutrality. Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Lies is determined to quickly push forward the necessary changes in order to promptly improve the quality of life of citizens.

For further information on the political developments and the planned measures regarding the special funds, please click on the articles from Ad Hoc News and KPMG.