Session - Budget debate begins in the state parliament
Lower Saxony's state parliament will hold its final debate on the budget for 2024 on Tuesday (9.00 a.m.). The volume is set to amount to 42.3 billion euros, as announced by the Ministry of Finance. This is slightly more than this year (plus 0.7 percent).
The core plans of the state government made up of the SPD and the Greens include increasing the salaries of teachers at primary, secondary and intermediate schools, setting up a state-owned company to create affordable housing and further expanding access to high-speed internet.
Minister President Stephan Weil (SPD) said that his government had presented a "realistic and reliable set of figures" compared to the federal government. The vote on the budget is planned for Thursday.
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- The budget debate in Lower Saxony's state parliament also includes discussions about the allocation of funds for various household expenses, as the BMF (Federal Ministry of Finance) has deemed it necessary to consider.
- During the budget debate, representatives from Hanover, a city in Lower Saxony, have expressed their concerns about the impact of the proposed budget on local services and initiatives.
- The SPD, being one of the governing parties in the state parliament, has advocated for an increased focus on affordable housing in the budget debate, as part of their coalition agreement with the Greens.
- Following the budget debate, the state parliament will need to approve the 2024 budget, which will then be implemented by various departments and ministries, such as education and urban development.
Source: www.stern.de
