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The federal government is providing new scope for investment in future technologies. Saxony's regional minister nevertheless sees an important gap in the program.
Of the 5000 new jobs in authorities and research institutions in coal-mining regions, 2094 have been filled so far, with plans for 3531 positions. Leftists criticize the results as sobering.
The federal government wants to expand the scope for state funding programs in coal-mining regions in order to accelerate structural change.
A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding.
The federal government wants to promote the establishment of new economic sectors in the coal regions and expand the scope for state funding programs.