Germany’s main sawmilling body has criticised the German federal government’s “misplaced priorities” after the latter cut key building sector programmes in the country’s 2026 draft budget. The German Sawmill and Timber Industry Association (DeSH) says the Government’s draft budget for 2026 will reduce investment for the Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings (BEG) – decreasing by €3.3bn compared to the previous year, to a total of €12bn in all. Furthermore, DeSH said a large portion of the budget is already tied up in ongoing commitments. “The 2026 draft budget is a step backwards for the ...