German Finance Minister Klimbauer stated on the 7th local time that the "irresponsible war" launched by the US government against Iran has led to a surge in energy prices, causing significant damage to the German economy and public finances.

On March 9th, a vehicle drove past a gas station in the German capital Berlin. Xinhua News Agency Information Image

During interviews with multiple media outlets on the same day, Klingbyer stated that the Middle East conflict has led to a decrease in Germany's tax revenue expectations, which in turn has dragged down economic growth. He cited data stating that due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising energy prices, the possibility of an economic slowdown in the future has increased, resulting in a reduction of Germany's tax forecast for the next five years by approximately 87.5 billion euros (approximately 102.4 billion US dollars).

Klingbyer said that the data reflects the "serious uncertainty" that Germany is currently facing, highlighting the importance of continuously strengthening crisis management. He said that Germany needs to focus on investment and reform to enhance economic resilience and mitigate the potential impact of external risks.

German Chancellor Mertz previously stated that the United States' military action against Iran without formulating any strategy has led to a dilemma and is facing "humiliation" from the Iranian side. Trump not only criticized Mertz for not knowing what he was saying, but also threatened to reduce the number of US troops stationed in Germany, stating that Germany was performing so poorly in terms of economy and other aspects; The US later announced the withdrawal of about 5000 US military personnel from Germany and announced an increase in EU car tariffs from 15% to 25%.