Lower Saxony is investing 93.5 million euros in schools and transport!

Lower Saxony is investing 93.5 million euros in schools and transport!

A lot is happening in Lower Saxony in the area of ​​infrastructure and educational support. The government factions of the SPD and the Greens have agreed on a new state budget for 2026, which impresses with a total volume of almost 48 billion euros. Around 93.5 million euros will flow from the so-called “political list” into various projects, with particular attention being paid to the renovation of swimming pools and local public transport. nwzonline.de reports on the specific measures that the state government would like to promote in the coming years.

In particular, the focus is on providing 3 million euros for a new jury courtroom at the Oldenburg regional court. The addition will be built on the east side of the existing building and will help modernize the justice system in the region. As if that weren't enough, an additional 15 million euros are planned for the renovation of teaching swimming pools in schools - a measure that not only serves safety but also promotes sporting activities in the region.

Promoting education and mobility

The promotion of public transport is also not neglected. 10 million euros are earmarked for strengthening regular services. This increase in the flat rate for administrative costs from 1.35 to 2.59 euros per resident is intended to help improve mobility in Lower Saxony. ndr.de emphasizes that funded projects in the areas of climate protection and digitalization should not only contribute to improving the quality of life of citizens.

The state government has also set itself an ambitious goal: from the 2026/27 school year, all students from the 7th grade onwards should be equipped with tablets. An impressive 800 million euros have been earmarked for this. The digitalization measures are part of a comprehensive investment package that also supports university construction with 500 million euros.

Cultural and social initiatives

In addition, culture in Lower Saxony should not be neglected. This includes 2 million euros for an investment program for small and medium-sized cultural institutions and an additional 1 million euros for community theaters. 500,000 euros have been earmarked for the acceptance of the LGBTQ community, and the financing of child-friendly interrogation rooms in the justice system ensures that particularly vulnerable groups are not overlooked.

But not everything is viewed as positive by the opposition factions. Critics see the budget plans as a “hodgepodge” that lacks a clear focus. The CDU is calling for more funding for schools and daycare centers as well as a greater focus on security. The challenges of energy costs and infrastructure also remained partially unanswered, as opposition representatives complained.

Strategic investments for the future

As part of a comprehensive investment and municipal strengthening package, the state government has also set up an enormous budget of around 14.45 billion euros, as [mf.niedersachsen.de](https://www.mf.niedersachsen.de/startseite/themen/finanz/immobilien/ Investitions_und_kommunalstarkungspaket/niedersachsen-kann-zukunft-243006.html) reports. This package aims to support crucial projects in the areas of health, housing and climate protection and provides essential financial resources for the creation of future-proof infrastructure.

Overall, there is still a need for a comprehensive discussion and more precise elaboration of the details in order to do justice to the wishes and needs of all citizens. While some in Lower Saxony are already looking forward to concrete improvements, it remains to be seen how the opposition will react to the controversial budget plans.