Germany's core budget budget had borrowing of EUR 66.9bln instead of the allocated EUR 81.8bln, according to sources

• Sources also reported that total investment hits record level of EUR 86.8bln in 2025.

Germany's lower-than-expected borrowing for its core budget suggests a stronger fiscal position than previously anticipated, which may point to improved budgetary management or higher-than-expected revenues. This could have implications for market confidence in German bonds and overall eurozone stability, particularly as the country is set to increase investment significantly in 2025.