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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Establishes Investment Council to Boost Local Economy
The state government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has announced the establishment of an Investment Council as part of a plan to benefit regional companies. The council is expected to provide funding and investment advice specifically targeted at businesses within the state, with the aim of stimulating local economic growth and supporting regional businesses.
The Investment Council is being established to ensure that funds from federal special assets primarily benefit regional companies. The state government plans to allocate 160 million euros per year from the federal special assets, amounting to a total of approximately two billion euros over the next twelve years.
The council's composition will include state government representatives, economic experts, and stakeholders from the regional business and investment community. This multi-stakeholder composition will enable the council to effectively evaluate investment opportunities, align funding with regional development priorities, and leverage expertise to optimize the economic impact of the investments.
While the specific details of the Investment Council's makeup are not yet fully disclosed, it is known that such councils are commonly composed of government officials responsible for economic affairs, representatives of financial institutions, industry experts with knowledge of regional economic conditions, and possibly representatives of chambers of commerce or similar bodies.
The announcement was made by Minister President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) following talks with the chambers of industry and commerce and the chambers of crafts in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The government and the economy in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are in agreement that as many orders as possible should go to local companies.
In addition to the Investment Council, the state government has also announced plans for modern school buildings with digital equipment, with a total of 600 million euros earmarked for this initiative. The state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will directly benefit from 1.92 billion euros of the federal special assets over the next twelve years.
It is worth noting that the federal government's special assets are financed through debt. The state government has presented planning figures for the use of the federal government's special assets, totaling 500 billion euros, last month. Business associations and trade unions are expected to be invited to the Investment Council, although the specific details regarding their involvement are not yet available.
The Investment Council is an important step in the state government's efforts to support regional businesses and stimulate economic growth in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. By providing funding and investment advice specifically targeted at regional companies, the council aims to create a more vibrant and sustainable local economy.
The Investment Council, established by the state government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, will focus on providing funding and investment advice to businesses within the state, with the primary aim of financially boosting local businesses and triggering economic growth. The council is expected to consist of government officials, economic experts, and stakeholders from both the regional business and investment community, making strategic decisions that align with regional development priorities and maximize the economic impact of investments.
