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German Bundesrat Passes Infrastructure Future Act

The Bundesrat has approved the Infrastructure Future Act, which aims to accelerate the expansion of rail and highway networks. The Bundestag had already given its approval.

German Bundesrat Passes Infrastructure Future Act
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The Bundesrat has approved the Infrastructure Future Act, which aims to accelerate the expansion of rail and highway networks. The Bundestag had already given its approval.

The law is designed to simplify, digitize, and accelerate planning and approval procedures. Duplicate reviews are to be avoided, allowing projects to start months or even years earlier.

The background is a backlog of repairs to bridges, rail lines, and waterways. Until now, lengthy approvals have blocked progress on many construction sites. The new law changes regulations in planning, technical, and environmental law to enable faster processes for construction companies, engineers, and tradespeople.

Source: www.zeit.de