Wer bekommt was?: Streit um Offshore-Millionen in Niedersachsen
Who gets what?: Dispute over offshore millions in Lower Saxony
Source: FAZ
Category: General
Region: General
Published: August 06, 2026 at 05:18
📝 Summary
🌐 English Translation
The state of Lower Saxony decided that the trade tax for offshore wind farms generally goes to Wilhelmshaven. But that doesn't suit many municipalities at all - because they lose millions as a result.
📄 Original Version
Die Gewerbesteuer für Offshore-Windparks geht grundsätzlich nach Wilhelmshaven, entschied das Land Niedersachsen. Doch das passt vielen Kommunen gar nicht – denn ihnen gehen dadurch Millionen verloren.