German Court of Auditors flags constitutional risk in Klingbeil's 2027 budget

Germany's Court of Auditors has accused Finance Minister Klingbeil of using accounting tricks in the 2027 federal budget, warning of a constitutional risk. The dispute centers on whether the budget complies with the debt brake, with auditors alleging the figures are dressed up. This escalates a fiscal confrontation between the finance ministry and the watchdog, potentially complicating coalition negotiations and market confidence in German fiscal discipline.