Praise and criticism for Saxony's 2025/2026 double budget

Complaints about funding cuts for cycle path construction

The General German Cyclists' Club of Saxony was disillusioned. "Instead of finally putting the many completed cycle path plans on the road, the state parliament drastically cut funding for cycle path construction. For example, the funds for the construction of cycle paths on state roads were cut from 5 to 1.1 million euros, although there is already planning permission for around 35 kilometers of cycle paths and construction could begin," it said.

The Ifo Institute was pleased to have retained its branch in Dresden. As a result, research and policy advice can be continued with the usual quality and staffing levels. "In the coming months, we will continue our talks with the state government and present a concept for the long-term development of the branch from 2027," emphasized Ifo President Clemens Fuest.

The Saxony State Sports Association assessed the double budget as fundamentally positive, but at the same time warned of the need for further action, especially in the area of sports facility investments. "With the special fund, the federal government has created a framework that will give the states scope for investment in the future. We hope that Saxony will also use this opportunity in the interests of sport," it said.

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