Lilium Denied State Aid Amid Coalition Disagreement

The German government has refused a €50 million credit guarantee for the electric aircraft startup, with internal coalition tensions cited as a key factor.

The Greens in the German coalition government blocked a proposed €50 million state credit guarantee for Lilium, an electric aircraft startup.
The decision also nullifies a matching €50 million loan promise from the Bavarian state government, leaving Lilium without expected financial support.
Lilium, which has developed an electric air taxi, faces uncertainty as it prepares for its first manned flight in 2025 and customer deliveries in 2026.
The company's CEO highlighted the need for state support, noting that similar projects globally have relied on government backing.
Bavarian leaders and industry figures criticized the decision, arguing it undermines future industrial jobs and innovation in Germany.