For the upcoming year, interest expenses are expected to reach approximately 37 billion Euros, a tenfold increase compared to 2021. The interest costs in the budget are now twice as high as the education and research ministry's allocation.
The German state debt reached an all-time high in the first quarter, increasing by 1.6% to over €2406 billion. Federal spending is rising by 7.7% this year so far. The ECB printer will be running hot soon!