Stärkung der kommunalen Investitionsfähigkeit – aber wie?

The fiscal situation of many municipalities is increasingly characterised by deficits. Despite rising nominal investment levels, a substantial investment gap persists; in some cases, even the maintenance of existing infrastructure can no longer be ensured. This is primarily driven by disproportionately rising construction costs as well as a structural imbalance between municipal responsibilities and allocated tax revenues. The SVIK can provide only temporary relief. To sustainably improve investment capacity, funding procedures should be streamlined and increasingly replaced by lump-sum transfers. In addition, planning and approval processes should be consistently digitalised to enhance efficiency. Furthermore, a reform of the federal fiscal system is necessary to ensure a reliable and stable revenue base for municipalities.