Positive prospects for Rostock: Focus on coalition agreement!

Positive prospects for Rostock: Focus on coalition agreement!

The coalition agreement, which was signed at the beginning of May between the CDU, CSU and SPD, bears the telling title “Responsibility for Germany” and comprises almost 150 pages. This agreement not only raises expectations in major politics, but also has a direct impact on the Rostock district, as District Administrator Sebastian Constien (SPD) reports. Constien has taken a close look at the contract and sees positive prospects in it, provided that the specified content is actually implemented. Rural areas in particular are receiving a lot of attention from the new rulers.

The contract promises to strengthen villages as a livable and lovable home and to make targeted investments to promote value creation. In this context, the joint task of agricultural structure and coastal protection (GAK) is a central topic. Under the motto “Improving the agricultural structure and coastal protection”, the federal government is making a total of around 4.5 billion euros available to the states from 2021 to 2024. The co-financing from the federal states results in a total volume of around 7.65 billion euros, which represents a real strengthening for rural areas. According to Bundestag.de, these funds are intended to help promote equal living conditions and support the competitiveness of foreign trade.

Projects in the Rostock district

The Rostock district has already benefited from GAK funds. The projects supported include the renovation of the Thürkow after-school building, the expansion of the Lüssow elementary school and the interior design of the Bernitter School. The renovation of the village community center and the expansion of the tool shed in Karcheez were also tackled. “These funds are crucial for the quality of life in our villages,” emphasizes Constien. However, he draws attention to a key point: under the previous government, GAK funds were drastically reduced, and Constien is demanding that the new funds be increased at least back to previous levels.

But not everyone in the district council is on the same wavelength. District council member Hans-Werner Moltzen from the AfD expresses concerns about the dependence on these funding, which brings with it a certain uncertainty factor. It remains to be seen whether the long-term strategies can be put on solid footing.

Public transport and hydrogen technology

Another topic discussed in the coalition agreement is the drive change in local public transport. The Rostock district has already taken concrete steps here and is relying on hydrogen technology. Two hydrogen filling stations were built in Güstrow and Bad Doberan to support the already 52 hydrogen buses. This initiative is another example of how those responsible are not only focusing on agriculture, but also on sustainable mobility solutions, as explained in Landundforst.de.

The coming months will be crucial as to how the plans from the coalition agreement continue. The demands are high, and many hope that the implementation of the measures will bring about noticeable improvements for the people in the Rostock district. Whether this hope becomes reality or whether it remains just empty promises will become clear when the new money flows and the first results are available.