German finance minister defends 'painful compromises' in 2027 budget

NAMPA / DPA
2026-09-08
Berlin (dpa) - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Tuesday defended his budget plans for 2027 in parliament, arguing that the coalition government has been forced to make "painful compromises" in a tricky global situation.  "My vision is a Germany of the future that is sovereign and resilient in times of crisis - a strong country that is innovative and also socially just," said Klingbeil, who also serves as vice chancellor.  "The world will......
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