Policy Works

Authors:

  • Sebastian Buck
  • Rohan Sandhu

Excerpt

The Saarland Transformation Fund has not only shaped the state’s approach to industrial renewal, but it has also helped pave the way for broader reforms, including the use of special funds and the evolution of Germany’s debt brake. As other regions face similar structural pressures, Saarland offers a concrete example of how to respond with coordinated public investment, political alignment, and a willingness to take risks.