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Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt Discuss Post-2026 Support for Dresden Airport

Saxony has signalled willingness to extend state aid beyond 2026 as Saxony-Anhalt plans to end its subsidy, prompting calls for a long-term strategic review

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Overview

  • Official talks are under way between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt on financing Dresden Airport from 2027 onwards.
  • Saxony has committed about €100 million for 2024–2026 and signalled openness to further support, while Saxony-Anhalt intends to withdraw its contributions after 2026.
  • Passenger traffic diverged in 2024 with Leipzig/Halle up 4.7 percent and Dresden down 5.1 percent, reflecting travellers’ shift toward larger hubs.
  • Opposition voices including Green Party MP Thomas Löser argue that continued subsidies require a viable concept that may include alternative airport uses or events.
  • MFAG CEO Götz Ahmelmann highlights opportunities in freight traffic, business park development and infrastructure projects as foundations for Dresden’s future.