Overview

• The transport ministry estimates a roughly €15 billion shortfall for federal roads from 2026 to 2029, including an extra €5.5 billion needed for Autobahn expansion projects.
• An Autobahn GmbH plan warns that 74 projects expected to secure Baurecht by 2029 cannot receive construction releases without higher budget allocations in coming years.
• Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil sent a formal letter to Patrick Schnieder seeking data on the use of budgeted road funds and an update on the law to speed planning and permitting.
• State ministers meeting in Munich pressed for reliable financing and quick starts on shovel‑ready projects, citing routes such as the A20, A1 and A39 across multiple Länder.
• Parliament approved a €500 billion infrastructure and climate special fund with a priority on repairs, which leaves limited room for new road and rail expansions.