Coalition agreement 2025: New perspectives for digital mobility

In its Coalition Agreement 2025, the new German government is placing a clear focus on digitalisation as the key to transforming the mobility sector. Intelligent networking, automated driving and digital infrastructure should ensure that mobility becomes more efficient, climate-friendly and user-orientated. In our news blog, we provide an overview of key measures and political objectives.

Autonomous driving: Model regions as real-world laboratories

Germany is to become a global pioneer in autonomous driving. To this end, the federal government wants to:

• promote model regions for autonomous driving together with the federal states,

• reactivate the German Centre for Mobility in Munich and expand it as a network centre,

• create legal and infrastructural framework conditions that will bring autonomous vehicles into everyday life.

The overarching goal is to transfer autonomous driving from the laboratory to regular operation - safely, networked and practically.

Data as fuel for intelligent mobility

In future, data will play a central role in the control and optimisation of new and established transport solutions. Plans include:

• the use of mobility, vehicle and toll data for traffic control and infrastructure planning,

• the improved networking of modes of transport through digital platforms,

• the opening up of existing data sources for public and private stakeholders.

These measures strengthen data-based mobility solutions and enable more effective passenger and freight transport.

Digital progress on the railways

Rail transport is to be further digitalised in the coming legislative period:

• The rail network is to be equipped with digital interlockings and the European Train Control System (ETCS),

• Financing is provided by the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF)

The aim is to make rail transport more efficient, punctual and resource-friendly. Digitalisation thus goes hand in hand with the expansion of climate-friendly transport alternatives.

Smart public transport for all

A digitalisation push is also planned for local public transport:

• Introduction of a nationwide digital ticket structure with a focus on the Deutschlandticket,

• a modernisation pact with the federal states to drive forward the digitalisation of local public transport,

• standardisation of payment systems and expansion of the charging infrastructure to increase user experience and acceptance.

Smart networked public transport is to serve as the cornerstone of a sustainable mobility infrastructure - in both urban and rural areas.

Future technologies and new forms of mobility

With its coalition agreement, the German government wants to promote new technologies and mobility services:

• Legislation will be opened up to innovative approaches such as maglev trains,

• digital planning procedures will be made more efficient with the Natural Areas Requirements Act,

• technical innovations such as intelligent charging infrastructure and networked transport planning will be prioritised.

These decisions emphasise the will to further develop mobility in a systemic and sustainable way.

The coalition agreement shows: The new federal government has also set ambitious goals in the area of digital mobility. Dynamic legislation and effective implementation will be crucial to the success of these measures.

At the Smart Country Convention 2025, we look forward to presenting current trends and future perspectives from the mobility sector on our stages and as part of our Expo. We are looking forward to exciting speakers and exhibitors.

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