register now for free unlimited access to reuterscom register german finance minister christian lindner speaks during the german employers day of the confederation of german employers associations bda in berlin germany september 13 2022 reutersmichele tantussi berlin sept 22 reuters  the german governments top priority is combatting high inflation the finance minister said on thursday during a parliamentary debate on legislation to offset inflation and boost consumers purchasing power inflation is a threat for wealth social security and the stability of our country christian lindner told the bundestag parliament