Germany’s debt grows; revenue lags

Germany’s public debt rose by nearly 99 billion euros in the first half of 2026, as government spending grew faster than revenue, official data showed.

Financial Times

Italy and Greece seek leeway on EU fiscal rules

Fuel price support and rising inflation put pressure on countries’ public finances

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Die Zeit

Federal Statistical Office: Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities higher than in 2025

Public debt rose by nearly 99 billion euros in the first half of 2026. Expenditures rose by 6 percent, while revenues rose by only 2 percent.

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Die Zeit

Federal Statistical Office: Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities higher than in 2025

Public debt rose by nearly 99 billion euros in the first half of 2026. Expenditures rose by 6 percent, while revenues rose by only 2 percent.

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Der Spiegel

Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities almost twice as high as in 2025

In the first half of the year Germany's state spending rose sharply. As revenues also fell, there is a gap of almost 100 billion euros in the budget. This is also due to giveaways like the fuel discount.

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Handelsblatt

Budget: Public debt rises by 99 billion euros in the first half of the year

Fuel discount, tax reliefs and rising interest costs: The German state spends clearly more than it takes in. One item, in particular, is driving the deficit higher.

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Germany’s debt grows; revenue lags

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Federal Statistical Office: Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities higher than in 2025

Federal Statistical Office: Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities higher than in 2025

Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities almost twice as high as in 2025

Budget: Public debt rises by 99 billion euros in the first half of the year

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Germany’s debt grows; revenue lags

Italy and Greece seek leeway on EU fiscal rules

Federal Statistical Office: Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities higher than in 2025

Federal Statistical Office: Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities higher than in 2025

Budget deficit of the federal government, states and municipalities almost twice as high as in 2025

Budget: Public debt rises by 99 billion euros in the first half of the year

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