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German Coalition Collapses as Scholz Fires Finance Minister Lindner

Chancellor Scholz dismisses Lindner over economic policy disputes, triggering a political crisis and calls for early elections.

  • The coalition government in Germany, consisting of SPD, Greens, and FDP, has collapsed following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision to fire Finance Minister Christian Lindner.
  • The dismissal was prompted by a disagreement over economic policies, particularly the suspension of the debt brake to finance Ukraine aid and domestic projects.
  • Volker Wissing, previously of the FDP, remains in the government after resigning from the party, while other FDP ministers have resigned.
  • The political crisis coincides with Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency, adding to the uncertainty in Europe regarding economic and security policies.
  • Scholz plans to seek a vote of confidence in January, with potential elections in March, while opposition leaders urge for an expedited process.
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