Robert Habeck, the German economic minister, criticized the EU's debt rules, calling them a 'security risk' that hinders necessary spending on defense and other priorities. He argued for reforms to these rules, stating they do not meet current needs. The debate over spending levels led to the dismissal of Christian Lindner, the former finance minister, and the collapse of the government, prompting early elections. Habeck believes that even with debt limits, defense spending must increase, while Lindner warned against jeopardizing currency stability. Teljes cikk (Világgazdaság)