Former Finance Minister Christian Lindner has expressed regret over a recent accident that resulted in the death of a dog. Speaking to Bild, Lindner confirmed the incident but said he was unaware the animal had died afterward.
“The dog owner and I didn’t exchange contact information, and he didn’t introduce himself to me,” Lindner said. “I’m very sorry the dog died.”
Lindner served as Germany’s finance minister under former Chancellor Olaf Scholz until his dismissal last November, which stemmed from a dispute over the national budget and ultimately led to snap elections.
Known for his passion for cars, Lindner has long been a vocal supporter of Germany’s automotive sector. He has previously boasted that his first word as a child was “car” and has consistently opposed EU efforts to phase out fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
Although he owns a Porsche, Lindner was not behind the wheel of the vehicle involved in the accident. He has previously faced scrutiny over text message exchanges with Porsche CEO Oliver Blume, which raised questions about his ties to the automotive industry.













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