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Finance Minister Klingbeil and Economics Minister Reiche at odds: Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens or will it collapse?

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Video. Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade

Updated: 13/04/2026 - 16:13 GMT+2

Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it collapse?

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