Brandenburg Faces Budget Strain as Minister Rules Out New Government Positions

Finance Minister Robert Crumbach emphasizes fiscal discipline, with potential exceptions for police staffing amid a €900 million deficit.

Brandenburg's Finance Minister Robert Crumbach announced there will be no new government positions for 2025 and 2026 due to financial constraints.
An exception to this hiring freeze may be made for police staffing, as the coalition aims to increase the force to 9,000 officers.
The state faces a €900 million deficit after two years of budget surpluses, driven by lower-than-expected tax revenues and economic challenges.
Crumbach has urged government departments to revise their budget proposals to close funding gaps, with discussions ongoing to finalize the 2025-2026 budget.
The opposition has pressed for swift action on the budget and raised concerns about potential hospital insolvencies, which Crumbach stated are primarily a federal responsibility.