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Brandenburg Cabinet Approves 2025-2026 Budget with Spending Cuts and New Debt

The €16.7 billion budget prioritizes police, hospitals, and sports funding while reducing allocations for municipalities and road construction.

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Overview

  • The budget includes spending cuts of 2.5% in 2025 and 2.2% in 2026 across all ministries to address revenue shortfalls.
  • New debt of €920 million in 2025 and €1.2 billion in 2026 will push Brandenburg's total debt to €23.5 billion by 2026.
  • Key investments include 100 new police positions annually and €200 million per year for hospital modernization.
  • Municipalities and state road construction face funding reductions, though federal infrastructure financing may offset some impacts.
  • The Landtag will debate and finalize the budget in the coming months, with discussions expected on its long-term implications.