Saxony Pushes for More Federal Support in Germany Ticket Costs
Saxony calls for increased federal intervention in the implementation of Germanyticket - Saxony seeks enhanced involvement from the federal government in their region's affairs
In a bid to expand public transport, Saxony is advocating for a greater role of the federal government in shouldering the expenses of the Germany Ticket. Minister of Infrastructure Regina Kraushaar (CDU) expressed that she would appreciate it if the federal government completely covered the necessary compensation, allowing Saxony to direct these funds towards transport expansion, even in underdeveloped areas.
The CDU-SPD coalition agreement supports the Germany Ticket, provided the federal government keeps bearing at least half of the costs. The ministry states that the cost distribution should be based on suitable parameters, particularly revenue losses.
Recent years have witnessed a significant rise in transport company costs, necessitating compensation either through subsidies or fare income. However, the government's agreement on a stable ticket price until 2028 necessitates that future funding commitments reflect this.
Negotiations between the federal and state governments regarding future financing are currently ongoing. A special transport ministers' conference is scheduled for June 27 in Berlin.
Recently, Berlin's mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) questioned the future of the Germany Ticket, deeming it "well-intentioned but expensive for the federal government and the states." However, the CDU, CSU, and SPD remain committed to continuing the ticket as per their coalition agreement.
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- Regina Kraushaar
- Cost-sharing Model
- Free State
- Funding Negotiations
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The Germany Ticket, introduced in May 2023, costs €49 per month until the end of 2024, offering unlimited travel on local and regional public transport. Both the federal and state governments subsidize the ticket, allocating €5 billion in 2023 and 2024[1]. An amendment to the Regionalisation Act has helped secure funding for the ticket[1]. In 2025, the ticket price will surge to €58 per month[2]. Saxony's call for increased federal involvement reflects a broader desire among states for more equitable funding structures.
- As the Germany Ticket cost debate intensifies, the CDU-led Saxony government is advocating for a community policy that emphasizes a cost-sharing model for the Federal Government's contribution in the ticket, with the aim of reallocating the saved funds towards vocational training programs to boost infrastructure development in underdeveloped areas.
- The ongoing politics surrounding the Germany Ticket, marked by negotiations for future funding commitments and policy-and-legislation debates, has recently caught the attention of general news, with vocational training emerging as a potential solution to address the revenue losses by transport companies, as the governments deliberate on the future of this popular public transport initiative.
