Germany’s Sovereign Debt Hits €2.84 Trillion; Berlin Breaches Maastricht Limit for 6th Consecutive Year

Germany’s national debt surged by €144 billion last year, reaching a total of €2.84 trillion, according to the Bundesbank. The federal government accounted for the bulk of this increase, adding €107 billion—nearly triple the previous year's growth. Consequently, the debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 63.5%, significantly exceeding the EU's 60% Maastricht threshold.

Economists attribute the spike to heavy government spending on defense, infrastructure, and energy subsidies following the regional crises. The Federal Statistical Office reported a "Maastricht deficit" of €119 billion. With Berlin committed to massive military modernization and green infrastructure, experts predict debt levels will remain elevated in the coming years.