Veterans, remembrance & links with the Nation — Central state · Budget

Recognition and reparation for the veterans community, remembrance and ties with the Nation, compensation for victims of antisemitic persecution and acts of barbarity during the Second World War: the 24th largest of the 31 missions in the State budget for 2026.

1.7bn€

voted for 2026 in the State budget (budget act)

< 1% of the State budget voted for 2026

Year by year

Spent in 20242.0bn€

Spent in 20251.9bn€

Voted for 20261.7bn€

What it pays for, voted for 2026

Recognition and reparation for the veterans community, remembrance and ties with the Nation96%1.7bn€Compensation for victims of antisemitic persecution and acts of barbarity during the Second World War4%76M€

Source: 2024 actual spending (budget outturn act) ↗, 2025 actual spending (budget outturn act) ↗, 2026 budget act as passed ↗.