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Story summary
- Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of Germany faces scrutiny over management of a €500 billion special fund intended to revive the economy.
- Critics, including economic research institutes, say the fund is being misused to cover budget gaps rather than invest in infrastructure.
- Opposition parties, including the Greens and the far-right Alternative for Germany, threaten legal action over the fund's management.
- Spending is projected to remain high through 2029.
