Germany’s 2026 budget has triggered fierce criticism in the Bundestag, with AfD lawmakers warning that record borrowing and industrial decline are pushing the country toward an economic breaking point. As Berlin approves over €180 billion in new debt, opponents call the budget a “shell game” and a “full-throttle crash,” arguing that decades of progress in steel, coal, chemicals, and automotive industries are being dismantled. With long-term interest payments rising and the debt brake once again exceeded, concerns grow over Germany’s economic future. This video breaks down the debate, the stakes, and what the 2026 budget really means.
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