Thuringia Allocates 55 Million Euros for School Infrastructure Projects

Thuringia is set to allocate approximately 55 million euros for school renovations and construction projects in 2026, a substantial increase from previous years. Infrastructure Minister Steffen Schütz highlighted the significant boost in funding for school construction within the 2026/2027 budget.

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Compared to the average of recent years, we have significantly increased the funds for school construction support in the 2026/2027 double budget.

Twelve state schools and three privately-run institutions have been selected to receive financial support. These projects encompass renovations, modernizations, new sports hall constructions, and the establishment of MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology) laboratories. With the inclusion of local contributions, total investments are expected to exceed 100 million euros in the coming years.

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There is still a need for great effort to meet the considerable construction investment needs that still exist in many places at the schools.

Despite the increased funding, Minister Schütz acknowledged a persistent investment backlog in school buildings and sports halls across the state. He emphasized the need for continued, substantial efforts to address the "considerable construction investment needs" at many schools. Looking ahead, Schütz stressed the importance of focusing investments on adapting school locations to demographic changes and their impact on the school network within the state.

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investments that adapt school locations to the demographic development in the Free State and its impact on the school network.