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German Coalition Faces Crisis Amid Economic Disagreements

Chancellor Scholz urges coalition partners to prioritize pragmatic solutions to avert government collapse.

  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for pragmatism over ideology as tensions rise within the coalition over economic and budgetary policies.
  • The FDP's Christian Lindner proposes significant economic policy changes, including tax cuts and reduced climate targets, creating friction with SPD and Greens.
  • Amidst fears of a coalition breakdown, Scholz, Habeck, and Lindner engage in crisis talks to find a consensus on the 2025 budget.
  • The coalition's stability is threatened by differing views on handling Germany's recession and budget deficits, with calls for new elections from the CDU.
  • SPD and Greens express commitment to maintaining the coalition, while the FDP remains open to a potential government collapse if demands are unmet.
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