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Germany's Coalition Collapse Triggers Political Turmoil

Chancellor Scholz faces criticism over handling of election timing amid economic challenges.

  • The breakup of Germany's traffic light coalition has led to a minority government headed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
  • The CDU accuses Scholz of using the federal election commissioner for political maneuvering to delay new elections.
  • Economic issues, including a recession and the debate over the debt brake, are central to the political crisis.
  • Robert Habeck has announced his candidacy for chancellor, facing skepticism due to the Greens' low poll numbers.
  • Opposition parties, including the CDU and FDP, are pushing for swift elections, while Scholz seeks parliamentary consensus on key legislation.
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