Germany's debt brake, which limits the federal government's borrowing, is causing political chaos but has significant support from the majority of Germans.
Recent polls show that over 60% of Germans oppose relaxing or getting rid of the debt brake, and another 60% believe the government should cut spending to reduce the budget shortfall.
Germany's government debt is about 66% of GDP, which is lower than countries like the UK, Canada, France, and the US, but higher than Italy's 144% of GDP and Japan's.