The German Ministry of Labor, led by Hubertus Heil, is facing scrutiny over potential budget discrepancies for the 2025 fiscal year.

According to a report by 'Bild', internal documents suggest that the cost of the citizen's income could exceed the official budget by 9.6 billion euros, with expected expenses reaching 45.6 billion euros instead of the allocated 36 billion euros.

The Ministry has dismissed these claims, stating that the figures are based on incorrect assumptions and that a significant portion of housing costs are covered by municipalities, not the federal budget.

The Ministry also anticipates that economic growth will reduce the number of citizens requiring financial support.

However, the Federal Audit Office and opposition parties have criticized the budget projections, calling them unrealistic and potentially misleading.

The controversy has sparked a political debate, with calls for more transparent and accurate financial planning.