Lindner sees billions in scope for the defense budget – and wants “motivated’ traffic lights.. As of: April 2, 2024, 9:34 a.m By: Fabian Hartmann CommentsPressSplit Finance Minister Christian Lindner calls for disciplined budget management.

In this way, NATO's two percent target could be achieved after the Bundeswehr's special funds have been used up. According to Lindner, the debt ratio can return to pre-pandemic levels by 2028.