German cities make record debt.

German cities have a big financial problem. They owe 31.9 billion euros. This is because of higher costs and less money.

German municipalities increased their debt by 31.9 billion euros in the past year. Tax revenues went up, but it wasn't enough. The problem is caused by rising costs like salaries and social welfare. Funding for asylum seekers has also decreased. This situation is worrying for local governments.

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