German 2027 federal budget extra spending

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1. 24 Sept 2025Background

   German cabinet approves draft 2026 federal budget with high borrowing

   On 24 September 2025, Germany's cabinet approved its 2026 budget draft, relying on heavy new borrowing and money from the special infrastructure fund.

2. 13 Nov 2025Background

   German coalition agrees new subsidy for electric cars for lower-income households

   On 13 November 2025, Germany's CDU/CSU-SPD coalition committee agreed a new purchase incentive for electric cars aimed at low- and middle-income households.

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   10 Nov

   Germany's 2027 budget needs billions more, including EV subsidies

   Berlin has reported billions in extra spending for the 2027 budget, from electric car subsidies to the jobs agency, which gets the biggest increase.