Merz Appoints Braun as Germany’s New Finance Minister: A Joke or Reality Check?

In a surprising turn of events, Friedrich Merz has appointed Markus Braun, former CEO of Wirecard, as Germany’s new Finance Minister. This decision sparked widespread disbelief and questions about the potential impact on the country’s financial future. Braun is currently serving a prison sentence for his role in Wirecard’s fraudulent activities, which resulted in a €1.9 billion accounting deficit. Merz defended the appointment, emphasizing Braun’s “out-of-the-box thinking