Budget News
The federal budget is a comprehensive financial plan outlining government revenue and expenditure for a specific period.
Merz slams AfD, Weidel hits budget in German parliament
During a general debate in the German Bundestag, Chancellor Merz accused the AfD of being a "destructive force" and having pro-Russia stances. AfD leader Weidel criticized the government's budget as a "capitulation."
Klingbeil Defends Budget in First Bundestag Session
German Finance Minister Christian Klingbeil presented the federal budget during the first Bundestag session after the summer break, defending the proposed changes and emphasizing the need for fairness.
Germany plans €118B debt for 2027 budget
Germany's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil presented the 2027 budget draft to the Bundestag, outlining €555.4 billion in spending, a nearly 6% increase from the current year. The plan includes over €118 billion in net new borrowing.
The federal budget is a comprehensive financial plan outlining government revenue and expenditure for a specific period.
