Core Points - The German federal cabinet has approved the draft budget for 2026, focusing on public investment as a key aspect of fiscal policy, with the investment scale reaching a new high following 2025 [1] - The total planned expenditure for the German federal government in 2026 is €520.5 billion, representing a 3.5% increase from the previous year [1] - Public investment is set to reach €126.7 billion, marking a historical peak, with funds directed towards transportation infrastructure, housing construction, digital development, and national defense [1] - A portion of the funding will come from a special infrastructure fund approved by the Bundestag in March, which has a total scale of €500 billion [1] - Analysts indicate that even with the special fund, it will be challenging to alleviate the tight fiscal resources, as current economic growth is weak and tax revenues have not met expectations [1] - The German Economic Institute has stated that the federal government's tax cuts and economic stimulus measures have further increased fiscal pressure, leading to an expanded fiscal gap [1] - The draft budget is expected to show a budget deficit of €172 billion from 2027 to 2029 [2] - The draft will be submitted to the Bundestag for review and voting by the end of this year [3]
德国内阁批准2026年预算草案 投资规模创纪录
Xin Hua She·2025-07-31 07:45