Key facts
- Germany's infrastructure fund failed to meet its spending targets for the past year.
- The fund disbursed €24 billion, falling short of the planned €37.4 billion.
- Only 26 of 109 planned milestones for 2026 have been achieved.
- The average progress indicator across the fund's investments is 54%.
- Investments are boosting German GDP by 0.5 percentage points.
Germany established a €500 billion special fund last year to stimulate its economy through infrastructure investment. However, the fund has faced challenges in disbursing funds and achieving its planned milestones, raising concerns about its effectiveness in delivering sustainable growth.