Hessian government is planning radical austerity measures and large investments

Hessian government is planning radical austerity measures and large investments

As part of financial planning 2025, big changes are imminent in Hesse. As The Krone reports, the state government plans to save massive savings under the pressure of a difficult economic situation: around 180 million euros are to be saved for civil servants by shifting a salary increase. In addition, every third vacancy in the state administration should not be filled again, which could significantly influence the bureaucratic processes.

investments despite austerity measures

Despite these incisions, the budget design provides for investments of a total of 3.3 billion euros. Finance Minister Alexander Lorz (CDU) emphasized that education and internal security should be strengthened in particular. Over 2,000 new jobs for schools and the increase in university budgets are on the agenda to secure the level of education in Hesse. The police also benefit from a growing budget, while the Hessengeld, a program for promoting real estate acquisition, is being continued, so