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German Finance Minister Klingbeil spent €188,000 on photos and makeup

Original: # news ⚡ Klingbeil gab als Minister 188.000 Euro für Fotos und Kosmetik aus: Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) h

Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has spent 188,000 euros since taking office on external photographers and cosmetic services, according to a report circulating on German social media. The spending is drawing criticism, with commentators questioning whether such expenses are appropriate for a finance minister at a time of tight budgets.

Why now: The reported spending by the finance minister invites scrutiny given ongoing debates about austerity and government waste.

Lars KlingbeilSPDGerman Federal Ministry of Finance

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• # news ⚡ Klingbeil gab als Minister 188.000 Euro für Fotos und Kosmetik aus: Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) hat seit seinem Amtsantritt 188.000 Euro für Fotos externer Fotografen und kosmetische Diens... https:// hubu.de/?p=346609 | # euro # fotos # klingbeil #… · hubude

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