The COVID-19 crisis is a drastic reminder of what several years of austerity measures and privatisation of public services in many European countries have led to. Therefor, there is no further liberalisation needed, especially in the fields of water supply and public transport. Instead, investments in public services like water and electricity supply, public transport and childcare should no longer be counted as government debt. New funding opportunities are also necessary for local authorities and public enterprises to fulfil the goals of the European Green Deal.