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30.04.2025 | In the media

KPMG Law study in the Neue Kämmerer: How does the special fund get into the municipalities?

A special fund of 500 billion euros is to finance investments in infrastructure over the next twelve years. Of this, 100 billion euros are earmarked for the federal states, which are to pass these funds on to their local authorities. The climate and transformation fund will receive a further 100 billion euros. The federal states will receive a debt leeway of 3.5% of economic output. For investments in security and defense of over 1 percent of economic output.

In a current recommendation for implementation in local authorities, KPMG Law and the Competence Center for Public Economy, Infrastructure and Services of General Interest (KOWID) offer seven instruments.

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29.10.2026 | In the media

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27.10.2026 | In the media

Op-Ed in Versicherungsmonitor: The Environment Is Finally Becoming a Compliance Risk

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27.10.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

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23.10.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

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20.10.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law Guest Column in it daily: The Business Judgment Rule and the Use of AI

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence presents corporate leadership with diverse and far-reaching decisions. These decisions concern not only the selection and deployment of appropriate…

19.10.2026 | In the media

New articles have been published in PERSONALFÜHRUNG

The current issue of PERSONALFÜHRUNG (10–11/2026) features two articles by female experts from KPMG and KPMG Law. In the article “Will AI Save the Day?…

15.10.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

Faster Building Permits – Legal Options for Businesses

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09.10.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

Claims Management for Cyber Incidents: How Insurers Actively Manage Claims

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08.10.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law Guest Column in AUTOHAUS: Consumer Credit Directive: Sales Under New Circumstances

Car dealerships should use the time remaining before the new Consumer Credit Directive takes effect to systematically review their financing and sales processes for regulatory…

08.10.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law Interview with HAUFE: Even If AI Makes a Mistake, the Board of Directors Is Still Liable

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