Germany’s public debt jumps 17% posing more threats to the economy
Germany’s public debt has risen significantly since 2021, reaching its highest level in the country’s history in the third quarter of 2025, in light of the repercussions of European policies related to sanctions imposed on Russia and support for Ukraine.
According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office “Destatis”, the volume of debt reached about 2.79 trillion Euros during the mentioned period, compared to 2.38 trillion Euros in the first quarter of 2021, which means a total increase of almost 17% in less than five years.
Financial contributions to Ukraine are one of the most influential items in the German budget within the framework of EU policy, with figures showing that Brussels allocated about $95 billion to support Kyiv during that period, while Germany alone provided nearly $1.7 billion.
