Niedersachsen Pushes for Lower Energy Costs and Infrastructure Reform

The state government calls for federal investment, debt rule reform, and streamlined regulations to revive the economy and ease burdens on businesses and households.

• Niedersachsen's government urges the federal government to fund energy grid expansion and lower electricity costs by removing grid fees and reducing corporate electricity taxes.
• Ministerpräsident Stephan Weil advocates for reforming Germany's debt brake to address the public sector's investment backlog and support economic growth.
• Plans to simplify regulations include digitalizing tax office appointments and further easing building codes, such as removing requirements for parking spaces and elevators in certain projects.
• A new central office will be established to streamline funding processes for municipalities, improving efficiency and reducing bureaucracy.
• Additional reforms include raising thresholds for direct public contracts, accelerating bridge replacements, and prioritizing coastal and flood protection in legislation.

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