Overview

• A DGB-commissioned study identifies a €40 billion infrastructure investment need in Brandenburg over the next decade.
• The DGB attributes underinvestment to a lack of political will, a claim Finance Minister Robert Crumbach finds 'astonishing.'
• Crumbach highlights limited federal funding, noting Brandenburg receives only 3% from the federal special infrastructure fund.
• While recognizing the high investment need, Crumbach calls for realistic prioritization of projects within budget constraints.
• The finance minister has invited unions for discussions to align investment goals with financial realities.