In Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Minister President Winfried Kretschmann is urging the establishment of a special fund dedicated to financing critical infrastructure projects. He specifically points out the urgent need to invest in developing a hydrogen network and addressing the significant maintenance backlog in the railway sector. Kretschmann emphasizes that these investments are essential to avoid passing on a burden of debts to future generations and to ensure competitiveness in upcoming markets. He underlines the importance of green hydrogen networks for the future energy transition, acknowledging that immediate returns on such investments may not be seen due to the current lack of green hydrogen production. To support these initiatives, Kretschmann suggests the ability to take out long-term loans that can be repaid gradually. While supporting the debt brake policy established in 2009 to prevent excessive government borrowing, Kretschmann warns against it impeding crucial infrastructure investments, stating that a balance must be struck to protect the future without hindering development. The proposed fund would facilitate targeted investments in infrastructure projects, securing the necessary financial resources for building sustainable hydrogen networks and addressing neglected railway maintenance.