Schleswig-Holstein Faces Budget Struggles Amid Rising Costs

The state government debates new debts and spending cuts as the opposition calls for increased investments.

Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 budget plan includes new debts of €298 million and a €116 million emergency loan, attributed to costs from the Ukraine conflict.
Projected revenues of €16.63 billion are overshadowed by €17.02 billion in expenditures, creating a nearly €1 billion gap.
The opposition criticizes the government's austerity measures, arguing they threaten future prosperity and neglect necessary investments in infrastructure and social services.
Finance Minister Silke Schneider emphasizes that budget consolidation is necessary and difficult, with plans to cut €217 million in spending next year.
The budget will be finalized in January, with debates continuing over priorities like education, security, and social welfare.