Overview

• Tax revenues for the German federal and state governments increased by 8.1% in February 2025, totaling approximately 69 billion euros.
• This follows a nearly 9% rise in January 2025, marking continued growth in government revenues despite economic stagnation.
• Higher contributions from wage earners and consumers drove the increase, while corporate tax revenues declined compared to the previous year.
• The German economy remains weak, with no signs of significant recovery according to the latest economic data.
• Unemployment figures slightly improved in February 2025 but remain high, nearing three million, reflecting a stagnant labor market.