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Hanover, Germany - In anticipation of the upcoming meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Lower Saxony's newly appointed Minister President, Olaf Lies, has emphasized the urgent need for the prompt implementation of multi-billion euro special funds. Speaking to the German Press Agency, Lies said, "Our primary goal is to make these measures noticeable as swiftly as possible."
Lies plans to instigate an investment offensive in Lower Saxony, financed through special funds aided by debt. He remarks, "We will invest where there is an immediate need for improvement on the ground," making references to municipal infrastructure projects like schools and sports facilities, as well as state-level development. Key sectors of focus are road construction and climate adaptation measures, including flood protection.
Lies has expressed the importance of accelerating the execution of the 100 billion euros allocated to states and municipalities, stating, "Money doesn't construct bridges or build roads - our keen discussions with the federal government concern the timeframe for implementing these funds."
Lower Saxony Calls for Reduced Electricity Prices
In addition to infrastructure development, Lies has also voiced his support for a swift reduction in electricity prices and has expressed his wish to discuss this matter further at the impending meeting with Merz. He adds, "Swift action is imperative." Moving forward, the pair will also collaborate on streamlining complex administrative procedures to accelerate progress.
Lies acknowledges the short timeframe for demonstrating progress, stating, "We have a limited window of a few years to show how effectively we can move this country forward." As co-chair of the Minister Presidents' Conference for Lower Saxony until Autumn, Lies is well-positioned to shape the state's approach to utilizing these special funds effectively, particularly in the areas of economic development, infrastructure, and digital transformation.
Relevant Enrichment Data indicates that Lies' professional background provides him with insight into infrastructure, economic development, digitalization, and automotive industry sustainability, which will inform his strategy for deploying these funds in Lower Saxony. The timeline for the funds' implementation is contingent on federal parliamentary approval, expected by late March 2025, with implementation commencing thereafter in line with federal priorities for infrastructure and defense spending reform.
- Lies intends to strategically deploy the special funds for Lower Saxony, prioritizing sectors such as infrastructure development, road construction, and climate adaptation measures including flood protection, while also focusing on reducing electricity prices.
- In the upcoming meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Lies plans to discuss the urgent need for an accelerated implementation of the allocated 100 billion euros to states and municipalities, emphasizing the importance of swift action in showing progress.
- The policy-and-legislation discussions between Lies and Merz will also include a streamlining of administrative procedures to expedite progress, as well as a focus on economic development, digital transformation, and general-news issues like the reduction of electricity prices.
