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Germany Faces Political Turmoil as Coalition Collapses

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government falls, triggering early elections amid economic and political challenges.

  • The coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed after he dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, leading to early elections scheduled for February 23, 2025.
  • The breakup of the coalition stemmed from irreconcilable differences over fiscal policy, particularly regarding Germany's constitutional debt limit.
  • Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition CDU, is poised to become the next chancellor, with his party leading in national polls.
  • The political crisis comes at a challenging time for Germany, with economic stagnation, high energy costs, and geopolitical tensions impacting the nation.
  • There is internal debate within the SPD about whether Scholz or Defense Minister Boris Pistorius should lead the party in the upcoming elections.
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