The city of Dresden is facing a funding shortfall of almost 240 million euros in the coming year. For this reason, the state capital has been ordered to "ensure its financial capacity through suitable measures and to avoid the shortfall", announced the State Directorate of Saxony (LDS). Above all, a budget structure concept must be drawn up for this purpose.
Authority urges thrifty budget management
"In view of the latent budget risks, the State Directorate of Saxony is also urging thrifty budget management for the future. In addition, the state capital of Dresden must clarify the fundamental question of whether the investment program can be continued at the current level and how it is to be financed," it said. The adopted budget statutes have not yet answered this question to the necessary extent.
The state directorate released the 2025/2026 double budget adopted by the city council at the end of March for implementation. Due to financial challenges - including for upcoming infrastructure projects such as the construction of the new Carola Bridge - Dresden's budget was subject to approval for the first time in years, explained LDS President Béla Bélafi. Nevertheless, the budget is still on a solid footing overall.
