US-Zinsen: Österreich erwartet 2027 wegen Zinsausgaben höheres Defizit
SPÖ-Finanzminister Marterbauer hebt die Defizitprognose für das kommende Jahr an an. Am Ziel eines Defizits von drei Prozent bis 2028 hält die Regierung hingegen fest.
Wien - Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) has raised the 2027 deficit forecast due to rising interest payments, increasing the deficit to 3.6% of the economy's output from the previously estimated 3.5%, according to ORF's Ö1 radio on Wednesday. Higher U.S. interest rates, which have repercussions across Europe, were cited as the reason for the additional 500 million euros in interest expenses forecast for 2027.
Austria is already facing a Commission process due to its high budget deficit. Meanwhile, the current year's budget is on track, the minister stated. The government remains committed to the medium-term goal of reducing the budget deficit to 3% by 2028. Marterbauer will take over the role of Vice Chancellor from Andreas Babler at the beginning of next year.
He did not, however, say he would switch to lead the SPÖ, but he did not rule it out either. The Finance Minister had previously announced his cancer diagnosis publicly and now prioritizes treatment and his duties in the Finance Ministry.
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