Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein Push for Federal Support in Key Infrastructure Projects

Regional leaders emphasize cooperation and demand reliable federal funding for multi-billion euro initiatives, including highways, railways, and urban transit.

Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher and Schleswig-Holstein Premier Daniel Günther are jointly advocating for federal funding commitments for major infrastructure projects in northern Germany.
Key projects include the long-delayed A20 coastal highway, expected to improve regional connectivity and reduce traffic in Hamburg, and the planned Köhlbrandbrücke replacement, estimated to cost over €5 billion.
The Hamburg Senate is also seeking up to 75% federal funding for the €16 billion U5 metro line expansion, a major urban transit initiative.
Tschentscher and Günther highlight their strong cross-border collaboration on projects like the S4 railway and emergency services, calling it a model for national politics.
Günther criticized past federal indecision on infrastructure, urging the incoming government to prioritize reliable investments in projects critical for economic and defense needs.