Germany's economy in the doldrums: dispute over growth strategy. “There is a blatant disagreement between the economics and finance ministries, as a result of extreme uncertainty,” says the head of the Munich Economic Research Institute.

While Lindner wants to cancel the solos, Habeck suggests a special fund. The next point of contention about the traffic lights is heating up. The OECD has adjusted its growth forecast for Germany for the current year downwards. On Monday, the Paris-based organization said it now expects an increase of 0.3 percent.