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Germany Approves 2026 Budget: €180 Billion in Debt

11/30/2025

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On November 28, Germany's parliament approved the 2026 budget, enabling over 180 billion euros in debt.
The borrowing level remains second to 2021's 215 billion euros, aided by a 500-billion-euro infrastructure fund and a defense-spending exemption.
The budget totals 524.5 billion euros in spending, including 58.3 billion euros for investments and a 3-billion-euro increase in aid to Ukraine.
Total investment rises to 126.7 billion euros, a 10% increase from 2025.

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On November 28, Germany's parliament approved the 2026 budget, enabling over 180 billion euros in debt.
The borrowing level remains second to 2021's 215 billion euros, aided by a 500-billion-euro infrastructure fund and a defense-spending exemption.
The budget totals 524.5 billion euros in spending, including 58.3 billion euros for investments and a 3-billion-euro increase in aid to Ukraine.
Total investment rises to 126.7 billion euros, a 10% increase from 2025.