Heil promises social benefits – but admits: “We can’t afford everything”. The federal budget for 2025 is due to be approved by the cabinet at the beginning of July.
In the meantime, it is already certain that pensions will increase in the summer. The Ministry of Finance called on all departments on Thursday to make suggestions for savings. The ministries' plans should be available by April 19th. The budget is usually finally passed in December, but not this year.