Germany's Tax Revenue Forecast Lowered by €87.5 Billion

Germany's tax expert committee released its latest forecast on Thursday, indicating a downward revision in tax revenue expectations for the period from 2026 to 2030 by €87.5 billion. According to Jin10, this adjustment will further constrain the government's ability to fund increased defense and infrastructure spending. The committee now anticipates that the German federal government's tax revenue in 2027 will be €10.1 billion less than previously forecasted, complicating efforts to address the fiscal gap in next year's budget draft.