Lindner and Heil Clash Over Social Spending and Tax Policies
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has called on the Social Ministry, led by Hubertus Heil, to find internal budget cuts if increased spending on the Bürgergeld, a basic income support, is necessary. Lindner emphasized the need to adhere to the spending cap set for 2025, suggesting that the Social Ministry must propose alternative measures to stay within budget limits. This comes amid reports that the Social Ministry may have underestimated the required Bürgergeld expenditures by up to..
