In a recent statement, Holznagel emphasized that the civil servant status should not serve as a financial strategy to defer fiscal burdens, particularly in light of the constraints imposed by the debt brake. According to the Federal Statistical Office, as of June 30, 2024, the number of civil servants, judges, and soldiers in Germany has reached nearly two million, reflecting a 5.8 percent increase over the past decade. Notably, over two-thirds of these positions are held by state governments, with approximately 35 percent employed in the education sector. The overall public sector workforce has also seen a significant rise, increasing by 15.6 percent to 5.38 million from 2014 to 2024.