Tax Revenue Forecast Offers No New Financial Room for Federal Budget
The latest tax revenue forecast for federal, state, and local governments shows no significant new financial leeway. The CDU/CSU parliamentary group urges the government to confront budget realities.
The autumn 2025 forecast for tax revenues of the federal government, states, and municipalities provides no new significant financial leeway, according to an expert group's assessment released on Thursday. Christian Haase, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group's spokesperson for budget policy, stated that the situation presents challenges in both the short and medium term.
Haase emphasized that the governing coalition must face the budgetary realities and align its policies with what is financially feasible. Despite a slight increase in tax revenues, the overall situation remains fragile. The CDU/CSU group believes that turning the tide in economic growth should be the highest priority, advocating for improvements in companies' production conditions and a focus on supply-side economic policy.
The group calls for swift measures to stimulate economic growth, including setting the right course in economic, tax, and labor market policies. The CDU/CSU faction maintains that these steps are essential for ensuring long-term economic stability and creating the conditions for growth.