#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 247Law on the Implementation of Article 109 Paragraph 3 Sentence 6 and 7 of the Basic Law
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This German federal law, published on 23 October 2025, implements the provisions of Article 109(3) sentences 6 and 7 of the German Basic Law (Grundgesetz). These constitutional clauses regulate the management of the federal budget in relation to cyclical economic developments and the control of structural deficits. The law provides detailed rules for calculating the cyclical component, determining allowable structural deficits, and establishing procedures for exceptional budgetary situations such as natural disasters or severe economic crises. It also amends several related statutes to align budgetary accounting, reporting requirements, and oversight mechanisms with the new constitutional implementation framework. The legislation is led by the Federal Ministry of Finance and aims to strengthen fiscal discipline while allowing flexibility during economic downturns.
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Key Changes
- Implements precise calculation methods for the cyclical component of the federal budget as required by Article 109(3) GG
- Establishes updated thresholds and procedures for allowable structural deficits in normal economic conditions
- Defines exceptional circumstances (natural disasters, severe recessions) that permit temporary deviation from deficit limits
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What this law requires
Calculate and document the cyclical component of the federal budget in accordance with the methodology established in this law
Determine and monitor allowable structural deficits within the parameters defined by Article 109(3) of the Basic Law
Establish and follow procedures for declaring and managing exceptional budgetary situations such as natural disasters or severe economic crises
Align budgetary accounting practices with the new constitutional implementation framework
Update and maintain reporting requirements to reflect the new cyclical component calculations and structural deficit controls