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Key FactsBudget Deficit: Announced Cuts and Price Increases
May 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nachrichten.at
  • The budget deficit is set to decrease from 4.7% to 4.5% of GDP, aiming to exit the EU deficit procedure by 2028.

  • Finance Minister Marterbauer emphasized the need for savings measures, including an increase in the E-card fee and rising costs for the climate ticket.

  • Savings of 6.4 billion euros this year and 8.7 billion next year are necessary to avoid a debt explosion.

  • The government plans significant reductions in social benefits and adjustments in defense spending while increasing the commuter subsidy.
  • I believe that we have achieved a great success and we are also a bit proud of it.
    — Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer expressed optimism about the budget package.
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