Hesse's Emergency Aid Fund: €300M for Struggling Municipalities

€300M boost for municipalities. Plus, €200M for University Hospital Frankfurt and €20M for new teaching positions.

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2025 October 22 . 12:00 AM

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Hessen provides 300 million euros in immediate aid to municipalities - Hesse's Emergency Aid Fund: €300M for Struggling Municipalities

Hesse's Finance Minister Alexander Lorz has announced the release of an emergency aid fund for municipalities, as detailed in the supplementary budget. The fund is part of a €1.115 billion debt increase this year, enabled by relaxed debt brake rules.

The supplementary budget allows Hesse to borrow an additional 0.35% of its GDP, totalling €1.115 billion. This debt will be used to fund various projects and support initiatives across the state.

€300 million has been allocated to provide emergency aid to financially struggling municipalities. This fund is set to be disbursed in 2025 with no restrictions, offering much-needed relief to local governments.

In addition to this aid, €200 million has been earmarked to reinforce University Hospital Frankfurt. This significant investment aims to improve healthcare services and facilities in the region.

To address rising student numbers, €20 million will be used to fund new teaching positions. This allocation seeks to ensure that educational institutions can maintain high-quality teaching standards despite increasing enrollment.

The budget also includes €500 million for budgetary risk provisions, demonstrating the state's proactive approach to financial planning and risk management.

With the supplementary budget, Hesse is providing €300 million in emergency aid to municipalities in need, reinforcing University Hospital Frankfurt with €200 million, and addressing rising student numbers with a €20 million allocation for new teaching positions. The state is utilizing relaxed debt brake rules to take on an additional €1.115 billion in debt this year, with €500 million reserved for budgetary risk provisions.