Lindner warns of the next budget debacle: Germany facing national bankruptcy?. As of: February 19, 2024, 11:35 a.m By: Babett Gumbrecht CommentsPressSplit The mood of crisis is not easing: there is also a gap of at least 13 billion euros in the federal budget for 2025.

Is there a threat of national bankruptcy now? Berlin – Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) will also have to take the red pen in hand for the 2025 budget planning.