Budget 2026 shows a surplus of 15.3 million euros
Marburg has unveiled its 2026 budget, showing a surplus of €15.3 million. The plan includes €48.8 million for infrastructure projects while addressing a long-standing financial gap. Officials attribute the improved figures to cost-cutting and extra state funding.
The city’s total revenue and spending for 2026 will reach €374.4 million. Recurring expenditures are set at €359.2 million, down 3% from 2025. Despite this reduction, Marburg still faces an annual shortfall of €42 to €44 million between income and outgoings through 2029.
To balance the books, the administration has frozen staffing growth. Full-time positions have dropped from 1,444.36 to 1,420.48, with another 15 vacancies left unfilled. These measures, combined with additional funds from Wiesbaden, have helped boost financial reserves from €272 million to €287 million next year.
The €48.8 million infrastructure investment will be split between grants and loans. Grants will cover one-third of the costs, while the remaining €30 million comes from borrowing. The budget’s full details will be published on the city’s website at www.ourwebsite/budget.
Marburg’s 2026 budget reflects tighter spending and higher reserves. The surplus and infrastructure funding aim to stabilise finances while addressing ongoing deficits. The plan’s success depends on continued fiscal discipline and external support.
