Financial Management Division

The German Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesfinanzministerium) is responsible for conducting analyses and overseeing the budget service. According to the latest reports, the preloads in the federal budget are projected to amount to 62.2 billion EUR by the year 2079.

One of the key focuses of the ministry's work is the overview of consolidation and offensive measures. This analysis presents the financial impacts and distributive effects of income-changing measures, providing valuable insights into the country's economic direction.

The budget deficit is expected to decrease significantly in the coming years. By 2026, it is projected to decrease to 4.2% of GDP, and further to 2.8% by 2029. This trend is reflected in the draft budgets for 2025 and 2026, which propose a moderate consolidation course.

In terms of investments, the total investments in railway infrastructure from 2025 to 2030 are set at 19.7 billion EUR. This significant investment underscores the government's commitment to improving the country's infrastructure.

The total volume of direct and indirect federal funding in 2023 was 36.8 billion EUR. The federal government's net financing requirement from January to April 2025 was 12.4 billion EUR, approximately the same as in the previous year.

In addition to the regular budget analyses, Members of Parliament have requested specific cost estimates and comparative studies. For instance, at the request of Karin Doppelbauer (NEOS), cost estimates for different measures in the education sector were created. Similarly, Hubert Fuchs (FPO) requested an examination and comparison of the tax burden and the burden on the factor of work in Austria internationally. Andreas Hanger (ÖVP) requested an analysis of the redistributive effect of the tax and transfer system and the income development from 2019 to 2024.

The Preloading Act is associated with the ÖBB Framework Plan 2025-2030, but specific details are not provided in the given context. However, the overall picture suggests a government focused on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure development, and comprehensive analysis to guide its budgetary decisions.