In a significant shift from years of fiscal restraint, the German government has approved its 2025 budget, marking a new era of increased public spending amid economic pressures. The budget, passed on September 18, 2025, includes substantial allocations for defense, infrastructure, and social welfare, reflecting a departure from the 'black zero' policy of balanced budgets. This move comes as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition seeks to stimulate growth while navigating geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges.

USA:s kongress står inför en potentiell regeringsnedstängning på grund av budgettvister per den 4 september 2025. Lagstiftare förhandlar under spänning för att undvika störningar. Hotet framträder mitt i bredare finansiella debatter.