The Bundestag approved Germany's general budget for 2025 on Thursday, which is expected to total €490 billion. The financial plan stands out for allocating a record €110 billion to public investment.
The German government has justified these measures as necessary to boost the country's modernization, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure, digitalization, the energy transition, and defense. According to the Finance Minister, the budget seeks to ensure sustainable economic growth and strengthen the state's resilience to future crises.
Prioritized sectors include the transition to renewable energy, sustainable mobility, and technological innovation, with the goal of meeting environmental commitments and maintaining industrial competitiveness. Increased social spending and national security are also planned.
The approval comes amid a political debate over fiscal discipline and the need to maintain the "debt brake" enshrined in the German Constitution. However, the government argued that extraordinary investments are essential to respond to global challenges and ensure the well-being of the population.