Saxony's state parliament: Today, decides over 25 billion-euro household!

Saxony's state parliament: Today, decides over 25 billion-euro household!

The Saxon state parliament started today at 10:00 a.m. with the crucial consultations about the double budget for 2025/2026. This draft budget includes expenditure of around 25 billion euros per year and was launched by the minority coalition from the CDU and SPD. In view of the fact that the coalition lacks ten votes for a majority in parliament, the opposition was dependent on support. This support was given through negotiations with the Left and Greens achieved.

The agreement that was announced today in the state parliament brings with it some remarkable changes. Several amendments to the opposition parties were integrated into the draft budget, including the withdrawal of cuts in areas such as social, culture and nature conservation. Overall, the change package has a circumference of about 250 million euros . Interestingly, all seven members of the Greens href = "https://www.freiepresse.de/nachrichten/sachsen/koalition-einigt-sich-linken-und-gruenen-auf-Haussten-artikel13855662"> Left to vote for the draft.

A look at the financing

An important note on this budget is that it does not require any new debt. Financing takes place through reserves and austerity measures. Nevertheless, the coalition partners reserve the option of a loan for future budget negotiations, as mentioned in the report of Freie Presse According to official statements, the final vote on the double budget is expected on Thursday evening.

Compared to other federal states, such as Berlin, which operates 40 billion euros for the coming years with an issue limit of , Saxony shows a different approach. Although economical budget plans had to be put together in Berlin, Saxony has achieved a more dynamic budget design by setting the opposition factions.