The Ampel coalition in Germany faces a significant challenge as it may need to renegotiate its recently agreed-upon budget for 2025. Two independent assessments have raised concerns about the constitutional and economic viability of proposed measures aimed at closing a €17 billion funding gap.

Finance Minister Christian Lindner has indicated that further discussions are necessary, particularly regarding potential cuts to social spending.

The coalition had initially planned to generate €8 billion through loans to the railway and highway companies, but these plans are now under scrutiny due to fears of constitutional violations.

With the budget already stretched to its limits, the coalition must find new ways to address the financial shortfall, or risk further instability within the government.