happening in Germany is unbelievable, truly unbelievable. A 60 billion euro hole in the budget caused by a judgement of the Federal Constitutional Court? It's like a reality TV show, only without the good ratings.

You see, in Germany they have this thing called the debt brake. It's supposed to prevent the government from spending too much money. Sounds sensible, doesn't it? But now that they actually need money, it's like they've shot themselves in the foot. Typical bureaucrats, they make rules and then wonder why they don't work.

The first option they talk about is spending less money. The FDP, those austerity foxes, are all for it. But hey, if you spend less on climate protection, where's all the fun in that? Imagine less funding for wind turbines and solar panels - that would be a disaster, wouldn't it?

Then there's the idea of earning more money by taxing the rich more. The SPD and the Greens love this idea. But the FDP, those party-breakers, are against it. So what do we do? Raise the price of petrol and heating? Great, now the poor people are freezing in winter, but hey, at least we're saving the planet.

Easing or abolishing the debt brake is another option. The Greens and SPD think this is a good idea. But the CDU/CSU and the FDP say no. Apparently it is more important to follow the rules than to find practical solutions. It's like discussing on a sinking ship whether the lifeboats should be sorted by colour.

A special fund for climate protection, similar to the one for the German Armed Forces? Sounds like a good show, but you need the Union's approval for that. It's like a bad marriage - you know you have to agree, but nobody wants to take the first step.

And then there's the idea of declaring an emergency in order to be able to run up more debt. It's like a free pass for spending - "Hey, we have an emergency, let's spend the money!" But some are sceptical. They wonder if it's really an emergency or just an excuse to get round the rules.

The situation is like a complicated chess game in which every move is criticised. There are many proposals, but no simple solution. The parties are in a stalemate - the FDP doesn't want to raise taxes, the SPD doesn't want to cut social benefits and the Greens have their own ideas.

In Elmburg, we would have solved this long ago - probably with a mixture of charm, skill and a touch of genius. But in Germany? They go round in circles, discussing and discussing, and in the meantime the hole in the budget continues to grow. It's like an endless soap opera, only the ratings keep falling. But don't worry, Germany, Ronald Tramp is here to save the day - or at least to provide a little entertainment.