950 million euros for school renovations: but the need is greater

Saxony can invest a total of nearly 950 million euros in school renovations, according to Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs Conrad Clemens in an interview with MDR Sachsen. The total consists of approximately 490 million euros from a federal special fund for a state program, as well as contributions from municipalities and independent schools. However: “The need for renovation is greater—that much is clear—and amounts to between three and four billion euros. But this will already allow us to make significant progress,” said the CDU politician.

In the past two weeks, approximately 60 million euros of these funds have already been spent. 

The funds from the special fund—which is actually intended to last twelve years—should not be distributed in small amounts over the years. “Instead, we’re spending it all at once over the next few months. And that will be a significant boost that will also be visible across the region,” said Clemens.