Coalition proposes measures for reduced driver's license costs - Government plans to reduce driving license costs
In the recently formed German Government coalition, the Ministry of Transport, led by Dirk Wiese, is reportedly set to implement a driving education reform. However, as of July 2025, there is no verifiable evidence that this reform specifically aims to make driver's licenses more affordable, as outlined in some media reports.
The reform, if it exists, is said to target the escalating costs of obtaining a driver's license, a concern that has grown in recent years. According to the Federal Statistical Office, prices for attending a driving school and passing the driving test have increased annually since 2020, at a rate higher than the general inflation rate each year.
While the SPD and the Union have agreed on several policy changes, such as boosting defense spending, cutting energy costs, and reforming the climate fund, there is no explicit information about driver's license costs or related educational reforms in these announcements. Any reforms mentioned in passing remain unsubstantiated in the available public sources and do not appear to be a prominent part of the current coalition’s policy agenda.
It's worth noting that the current coalition agreement, to the extent available in the search results, does not mention driver’s license reforms. Similarly, there are no public statements from SPD or Union leaders detailing any binding commitments or reform packages specifically aimed at reducing the cost of obtaining a driver's license.
The reform, if it materializes, is expected to maintain "high standards" in driving education, ensuring the safety and competence of new drivers. However, as of now, the specifics of this reform remain unclear, and further details are eagerly awaited.
EC countries could benefit from a potential vocational training initiative in the field of driving education, tailored to reduce costs, as many countries have witnessed a rise in driving school and testing fees. Finance is crucial in this context, and businesses could potentially collaborate to sponsor or subsidize these costs to make vocational training in driving more accessible.
