(de-news.net) – In a move marking the transition from provisional fiscal management to formal budgetary governance, the Bundesrat has officially ratified Germany’s federal budget for the current fiscal year. The corresponding legislation, enacted retroactively as of January 1, 2025, supersedes the interim financial framework that had been in place since the beginning of the year.

The approved budget outlines total federal expenditures amounting to approximately 502.5 billion euros. Excluding allocations from special funds, net new borrowing is projected to rise to about 82 billion euros. This increase reflects the government’s strategic fiscal positioning amid ongoing economic and infrastructural challenges.

A substantial portion of the budget—around €63 billion—is earmarked for targeted investments. These funds are intended to catalyze development across several key sectors, including infrastructure modernization, sustainable mobility, digital transformation, technological innovation, education and academic research, climate protection initiatives, as well as domestic and international security. Particularly noteworthy is the allocation of significant resources toward the refurbishment and expansion of Germany’s transportation infrastructure. This includes comprehensive upgrades to railway systems, road networks, and bridge structures—projects deemed essential for enhancing connectivity, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability.

The budgetary legislation passed through the Bundesrat without triggering any motions to convene the Mediation Committee. This indicates a broad consensus among federal states.