Debate about the debt brake: Economist criticizes Lindner's "error in thinking" - but he shys away from the discussion. In the ARD talk show Caren Miosga, the FDP man left the future of the traffic light open.

He vehemently defended his financial policy - but when an expert explains problems with his savings plans, Lindner starts to sweat. At least one gets the impression that with these accusations Lindner is avoiding a constructive discussion with an expert.