Overview

• Frankfurt’s Magistrat approved the 2025 supplementary budget, increasing planned investment payouts by €268.72 million to about €1.19 billion.
• The revision lifts the city’s deficit to €154 million as spending commitments exceed initial projections.
• City treasurer Bastian Bergerhoff said the bulk of new funds will support schools, sports facilities and cultural programmes.
• Frankfurt must also cover significantly higher levies under the municipal financial equalisation scheme and payments to the Landeswohlfahrtsverband.
• Officials warn that these added obligations will reshape Frankfurt’s medium-term budget framework for 2026 and beyond.