Berlin Approves €2.5 Billion Debt for 2025 Amidst Financial Concerns
Berlin has approved a new debt of €2.5 billion for the current fiscal year 2025, as reported by Yahoo Finance. This decision, proposed by Finance Senator Stefan Evers and approved by the Senate, has raised concerns among opposition politicians and the State Audit Office. The Senate, in its meeting on September 30, 2025, agreed to take on this significant debt burden as part of the budget and financial statements for 2024, as covered by Google News. This move aims to fund various projects and services in the city, as detailed by New Balance. The State Audit Office has expressed worry about the rapidly increasing debt of Berlin, warning that this new debt could further strain the city's financial situation. Opposition politicians have also raised the alarm, criticising the Senate's decision, as reported by news outlets. Berlin's new debt of €2.5 billion for 2025, approved by the Senate, has sparked concern among the State Audit Office and opposition politicians, with the city's financial situation under scrutiny as the debt continues to rise.
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