The ifo Institute published new numbers. The German Federal Government took on much debt in 2025. This money should be for climate protection. It should also improve the Infra-Struktur. For example, bridges or rail lines. The money comes from a special fund.
Experts now say: The government uses the money wrongly. About 95 percent of the new debt flows to other areas. The state uses it to fill gaps in the normal budget. Real Investitionen grew only a little. This does not give the economy a strong push. The ifo Institute calls this a misuse of funds.
There are also talks about money in Switzerland. It is about the relief package 27. Politicians in the National Council argue about saving plans. Many cuts were already removed. Experts now warn of problems next winter. If the state saves too little, new debts threaten.
