Lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies approved the 2025 state budget on Thursday, with a narrow majority of 35 votes to 25.

Following the budget presentation on Tuesday by Corinne Cahen, the budget rapporteur, and the announcement of next year’s forecasts by Finance Minister Gilles Roth on Wednesday, the 2025 State Budget was voted through in the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday morning.

On Tuesday, Corinne Cahen described the budget as “ambitious,” tackling significant challenges such as an aging population and rising energy prices. However, she also highlighted opportunities in Artificial Intelligence, which she believes could prove particularly valuable for productivity and healthcare.

Finance Minister Gilles Roth stated that the outlook for 2025 balanced between optimism and pessimism, with a projected reduction of €500 million in the deficit expected by spring. This follows the recent approval of the 'Entlaaschtungs-Pak' (tax relief package), introduced by the government over the summer. The measures aim to lower taxes for individuals and businesses starting in 2025. Key elements include the indexation of the tax scale to address previous omissions and additional financial support for single parents.