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FDP Accused of Planning Coalition Breakup Weeks in Advance

Reports suggest the FDP meticulously prepared to end its alliance with SPD and Greens, sparking political turmoil in Germany.

  • Multiple reports indicate the FDP leadership, led by Christian Lindner, planned the coalition exit strategy, dubbed 'D-Day', since late September.
  • The strategy involved provoking the SPD and Greens to the point where Chancellor Olaf Scholz would dismiss FDP ministers.
  • SPD and Green politicians expressed outrage, labeling the FDP's actions as irresponsible and malicious.
  • Amidst the political fallout, the SPD faces internal pressure to replace Olaf Scholz with Boris Pistorius as their chancellor candidate for the upcoming election.
  • The Greens are set to launch a robust election campaign, nominating Robert Habeck as their candidate, alongside Annalena Baerbock as part of a leadership duo.
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