Overview

• Brandenburg's proposed 2025–26 double-year budget faces backlash over a €2 billion shortfall, spending cuts, and new debt plans.
• Finance Minister Robert Crumbach was absent from a pivotal Landtag session due to a canceled flight, sparking criticism from SPD, CDU, and AfD lawmakers.
• SPD's Jörg Vogelsänger called Crumbach's no-show unacceptable, emphasizing the importance of his presence at the unanimously scheduled session.
• CDU's Steeven Bretz accused Crumbach of arrogance, while BSW members expressed regret and attributed the absence to logistical issues.
• The ongoing budget debate has intensified scrutiny on the coalition's fiscal strategy, with calls to address funding gaps and restore public trust.