Demanding Fair Funding for Germany Ticket: Lydia Hüskens Speaks Out
Husken advocates for explicit financial support for the Germany World Cup ticket. - Husken advocates for a precisely defined budget for the Deutschlandticket
Let's dive into the ongoing saga of the Germany Ticket and the call for clear financing by Saxony-Anhalt's Infrastructure Minister, Lydia Hüskens. Hüskens asserts that for the Germany Ticket to operate continually, a joint commitment from both the federal government and the states is mandatory.
According to Hüskens, "It's a no-brainer that both the feds and the states should share the burden." But, she adds, "It's common sense that a financially disadvantaged state would appreciate a larger federal share." The Infrastructure Ministry in Magdeburg agrees, specifying that a 50-50 split is the optimal scenario.
The financing of the Germany Ticket, which allows for nationwide use of local and regional transport for €58 per month, is a point of negotiation between the federal government and the states. The CDU, CSU, and SPD have formally agreed in their coalition agreement that the Germany Ticket will continue post-2025, but users should anticipate price hikes from 2029 onwards.
The current financing arrangement involves the federal government and the states each contributing €1.5 billion annually to offset the revenue losses in transport companies. However, these federal funds are only legally secured for this year. Recently, Berlin's Mayor, Kai Wegner, has voiced questions about the Germany Ticket's future. "It's a well-intentioned initiative, but it's expensive for the federal government and the states," stated the CDU politician.
So, how should the price be determined? Hüskens suggests that an index, like price hikes in the transport sector, should be used to set the Deutschlandticket's price. "This would keep the market effect in line with other products," says Hüskens. She adds that the price should be determined outside of political influence.
- Germany Ticket
- Lydia Hüskens
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Financing
- Magdeburg
- Local and Regional Transport
- German Press Agency
[1] Amendments to the Regionalisation Act addressing concerns about funding for 2025: https://www.bmbf.de/de/bundeseinflussnahme-im-verkehrsverband-1990195.html
[3] Deutsche Bahn's infrastructure investments potentially impacting regional transportation services: https://www.deutschebahn.com/web/about/en/investments.html
- Lydia Hüskens, the Infrastructure Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, advocates for a stronger commitment from both the federal government and the states in financing the Germany Ticket, citing the need for a fair distribution as the ticket allows for vocational training discounts in local and regional transport.
- As the Germany Ticket continues to be a topic of interest, it is crucial to consider the long-term financial implications for businesses and the broader community, with ongoing budget discussions focusing on vocational training programs that heavily depend on the success of this transportation initiative.
