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Christian Lindner

Christian Lindner, the head of Germany's neoliberal Free Democrats (FDP) became Federal Finance Minister in December 2021.

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Reports & Analysis

Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Economy Minister Robert Habeck, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left to right)

Germany: What's holding Olaf Scholz's coalition together?

Germany: What's holding Olaf Scholz's coalition together?

The German government coalition parties are arguing about everything, including Ukraine, but above all about money.
PoliticsApril 3, 2024
Olaf Scholz (r) and Robert Habeck listening to the debate on the 2024 budget

Budget woes: What can Germany still afford?

Budget woes: What can Germany still afford?

The controversial budget for 2024 is being debated in parliament this week.
PoliticsJanuary 30, 2024
Berlin Bauernprotest Traktoren

German farmers vow to fight on after week of protest

German farmers vow to fight on after week of protest

In Germany, nationwide protests by farmers have ended with thousands of agriculture workers rallying in Berlin.
BusinessJanuary 15, 202402:27 min
Different euro notes lie scattered on a table

Germany grapples with its 'debt brake'

Germany grapples with its 'debt brake'

The German government's choice: Declare an emergency and borrow more money, or cut spending until something breaks?
PoliticsNovember 25, 2023
Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner in a DW interview

'Our economy has the potential for a rapid turnaround'

'Our economy has the potential for a rapid turnaround'

Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner speaks to DW's Bernd Riegert.
BusinessSeptember 15, 202305:05 min
Olaf Scholz (right) meets Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy

How war in Ukraine impacted Germany's budget

How war in Ukraine impacted Germany's budget

Chancellor Scholz proclaimed a "turning point" when Russia invaded Ukraine. Its impact is now being felt in the budget.
PoliticsSeptember 9, 2023
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In the spotlight

olker Wissing (l) and Justice Miniser Marco Buschmann

Germany's Free Democrats are fighting for survival

The FDP is reeling from election defeats. Could it bring Germany's three-way coalition government down?
PoliticsMarch 3, 2023
Robert Habeck and Christian Lindner

Germany's Finance Ministry has become a battleground

With three-way coalition talks for Germany's next government underway, the role of finance minister is in high demand.
PoliticsOctober 24, 2021
Plakataktionen von Klaus Staeck - Greenpeace 1990

Election posters: Underrated eye-catchers

Eyecatching election posters have enjoyed a heady history, and seem set to stay.
HistoryAugust 11, 2021