Kai Wegner demands the federal government: Germany ticket financing wobbles!
Kai Wegner demands the federal government: Germany ticket financing wobbles!
In the midst of persistent discussions about the future of the Germany ticket, Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) has expressed his concerns about financing. The annual subsidy of Berlin is around 145 million euros, which, according to Wegner, is hardly portable in view of the planned tax relief. Therefore, he called for a complete coverage of the costs by the federal government to ensure stable financing. Neighboring federal states such as Brandenburg are also facing similar challenges and, like the price of the ticket, is currently at a reasonable level at 58 euros per month. The Brandenburg Infrastructure Minister Detlef Tabbert pleads to leave the price below 70 euros and thus to ensure broader access to local public transport (public transport).
The financing of the Germany ticket was long considered to be controversial, but the federal and state governments recently agreed steps to ensure the funds. Not issued funds from 2023 should be transferred to the coming year to cover the additional costs. Tagesschau reports that both Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Prime Minister in Berlin have come together, for the challenges and future financing strategies discuss. In 2024, solutions for financing are to be developed to ensure the coverage of the loss of income from transport companies.
financing challenges and pressure on the federal government
At the moment, the federal and state governments are 1.5 billion euros to finance the Germany ticket in order to compensate for the estimated loss of income in traffic. Nevertheless, there is a forecast loss of 2.3 billion euros in 2023, which could increase to 4.1 billion euros in 2024. A gap of 400 million euros could result in the grants of a total of six billion euros for the years 2023 and 2024. However, the federal funds are only legally laid down for 2023, which raises questions about long -term stability.
Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has made it clear that he is not ready to bear more than half of the costs and urges the countries to agree on a common position. This is particularly urgent, since the transport ministers of the federal states were called up for cooperation in order not to endanger the success story of the Germany ticket. The insufficient pressure of consumer advice centers and environmental associations is also pointed out that demand more transparency and long -term solutions.
user financing and long -term perspectives
Over 14 million people now use the Germany ticket that applies to the entire German local and regional traffic. Deutschlandfunk emphasizes that a clear goal is pursued: Increase the attractiveness of public transport and make a contribution to climate protection. The annual CO2 savings from the ticket-resisting is estimated at up to 6.5 million tons.
In the coalition agreement of the CDU, CSU and SPD, it is stated that the Germany ticket should be continued by 2029. However, from 2029, a gradual increase in prices will be expected, which affects users. Critics fear that the middle class in particular will be burdened from this offer. Suggestions for cheaper ticket prices, for example 29 euros, are discussed to win new customer groups and to secure the acceptance of the ticket.
The coalition partners are faced with the challenge of finding a balance between sustainable financing and achieving climate goals. Insofar as the previous decisions are also evaluated positively, uncertainty about the long -term financing of the Germany ticket and the effects on users and the environment remains an exciting topic that will continue to be the focus of the political discussion.
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