Overview
- Public investment is identified as the main growth driver, with state economic expenditures projected to reach €5.8 billion in 2026.
- Planned spending prioritizes public transport upgrades as well as bridge and road construction to modernize infrastructure.
- Housing policy foresees a doubling of subsidy funding, alongside substantial commitments to digitalization.
- IBB estimates Berlin’s 2025 growth at about 1%, still above the national average though the gap is narrowing.
- The report flags labor-market weakness, citing a sharp year-on-year drop in September social-insurance employment and unemployment above 10%, as CEO Hinrich Holm urges coordinated action with digital education and targeted investment.