Investitionen: EU-Kommission gibt sechs Milliarden Euro an Fördermitteln für Deutschland frei
Finanziert werden die Mittel im Corona-Aufbaufonds über gemeinsame Schulden. Die letzte Tranche für Deutschland soll unter anderem in energieeffiziente Renovierung fließen.
Brussels - The European Commission has given the green light for the release of a €6 billion financial aid package for Germany. These funds are intended for various purposes, including the energy-efficient renovation of 36,000 buildings, the purchase of electric vehicles and charging stations, as well as digitalization projects in over 1,600 German hospitals, as reported by the Brussels authority.
The money comes from an EU funding pool created during the COVID-19 crisis in 2021 to address the economic damages caused by the pandemic. The funds are financed through debt, which is set to be repaid by 2058. Including the planned payment, the total amount of the Corona Recovery Fund for Germany amounts to €30.3 billion. The final tranche can only be released after the Economic and Financial Committee of the Council agrees.
The German government has already implemented reforms in climate-friendly upgrades of transportation and energy infrastructure, energy efficiency in housing, and the digitalization of healthcare and public administration, according to the Commission. The promotion runs until the end of the year. Member states had to implement all remaining milestones by August 31st, which are necessary for the funding to be granted, and submit payment applications by the end of September.
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