Creating security, shaping the future: Red-Green invests in social issues, climate protection, education and mobility

The regional groups of the SPD and Alliance 90/The Greens have defined their priorities for the 2025 regional budget and – along with changes to the concept of budget security – have presented a comprehensive package of measures. The focus is on investments of around 30 million euros in the main areas of action: social issues, education, climate protection and mobility. Due to the tight budget situation and the major challenges facing the department, the SPD and the Greens are committed to a responsible budget that focuses on everyone’s safety and the department’s ability to act .

Regina Hogrefe (SPD): “In these challenging times, investments in social infrastructure and education are more important than ever. difficult budget situation in these areas in particular.”

Sinja Münzberg and Oliver Kluck (Federação 90/The Greens): “Reality is challenging us now – it cannot be ignored or postponed. Our answer: Instead of clear cutting, we invest in forests and moors as climate protectors, in disaster prevention and with that “We not only create suffering, but also making the region stable and fair for future generations despite the dire financial situation.

Together, the leaders of the parliamentary groups of the SPD and Alliance 90/The Greens make it clear: “Democracy is still under pressure – including in the Hanover region. Of measures, we are helping to ensure coexistence and to protect the values ​​of fundamental freedom.”

Social security despite severe stress

Despite the difficult financial situation, the SPD and the Greens have set clear priorities for social security. The planned cuts of 3.5 million euros in important social projects such as homeless support and advice for families, children and single parents will be reversed. In addition, women’s counseling centers and the counseling center against domestic violence (BISS) will receive a total of 400,000 euros in additional funds. The housing support guidelines are being revised to better support common areas in the future. In addition, the coalition’s organizations provide 100,000 euros per year to secure mobile HIV and STI testing services. With these measures, the SPD and the Greens ensure that the negative consequences of the economic situation, especially for the most vulnerable people in the region, remain as low as possible.

Climate protection and resilience as key building blocks

The red-green coalition focuses on climate protection and strengthening regional resilience with targeted investments. A total of 7 million euros will flow into the acquisition of forests and moors, which will act as both CO₂ storage and flood protection, as well as other climate change measures. In addition, 200,000 euros will be invested in disaster control to better prepare the region for extreme weather events. Other measures include energy-efficient renovation of sports facilities and preservation of biodiversity measures. In addition, the “Green Economy” funding project for economic transformation will be supported with 100,000 euros.

Enabling the future through education

Another key area of ​​investment is in the area of ​​education. The SPD and the Greens are increasing investments in school construction by 7 million euros to a total of 20 million euros to create modern, sustainable learning spaces. The special schools and the vocational schools are being adapted to the requirements of the future with new development plans. An additional program to promote qualification and participation with 200,000 euros will be launched to combat the shortage of skilled workers and to prepare workers for the changes caused by artificial intelligence and structural change.

Safe move for everyone

In the area of ​​transit, the SPD and the Greens are committed to the expansion of safe transport infrastructure. A total of 7.6 million euros will flow into the construction of new cycle paths and to improve the transport infrastructure through Park+Ride and Bike+Ride facilities. These investments are intended to promote a shift to climate-friendly modes of transport and expand cycling.

Live respect and diversity

Encouraging respectful cooperation remains a key concern of the coalition. An additional 230,000 euros will therefore flow into democracy education programs for young people. An update of the integration plan is also being explored. Special attention is paid to the fight against discrimination and harassment. An anti-catcall campaign stands against sexual assault. In addition, the anti-discrimination office will be established as the main point of contact for those affected by all forms of discrimination. In addition, projects such as the “Queer Unity” youth cafe are supported to enhance the visibility and safety of queer people in the area.

Income creates scope

The removal of measures of around 5.7 million euros, which was prepared in the concept of security of the budget, will also be co-financed with additional income from wind power. As a result, people in the region benefit directly from the expansion of local renewable energy, as important services for families, children and single parents as well as climate protection projects can be maintained. The SPD and the Greens are using the path created by the red-green state government to invest where it is urgently needed. In this way, the Hanover region can overcome the main challenges of our time: in social cohesion, climate protection, schools and mobility.

Finally, the heads of the parliamentary groups of the SPD and Alliance 90/The Greens make it clear: “We must handle the finances of our region wisely, but also invest in the future. With our additional proposals we show that a balanced and sustainable budget can partner even under difficult conditions “Our focus is always on the security and well-being of the people of the region. At the same time, there is a need to re- consider financial policy, especially at the federal level, to ensure the region’s long-term ability to function.”