The German government is facing tough negotiations over the 2025 federal budget due to a shortfall of around €5 billion ($5.43 billion), according to the Finance Ministry. There is a “need for action” to find the lacking funds, a ministry spokeswoman said on Friday in Berlin, while warning that the figure could more than double before the budget is finalized. “In addition, there will be further burdens, so that we currently assume a need for action in the lower double-digit-billion range.” However, more precise figures were not possible as they depend on parameters and estimates that need to b…