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Political Turmoil in Germany: FDP’s Exit from Coalition and Saxony’s Leadership Struggles

The FDP’s detailed plans for leaving the coalition emerge, while Saxony’s CDU leader Michael Kretschmer faces challenges in forming a government after the state election.

  • The Free Democratic Party (FDP) released internal documents detailing strategies for its exit from Germany's 'traffic light' coalition, which ended on November 6, 2024, following the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
  • The FDP's planning document outlined various scenarios for timing and communication of the coalition's dissolution, including concerns about overlap with the U.S. election on November 5.
  • The FDP emphasized that the document was an internal operational guide and not a political consultation tool, aiming to counter media speculation about premeditated timing.
  • In Saxony, CDU leader Michael Kretschmer is struggling to secure enough votes to remain as Minister-President after failed coalition talks with SPD and the new Wagenknecht-led BSW party.
  • Kretschmer is exploring options for a minority government with SPD support but may need backing from smaller parties like the Left or Greens to secure his re-election, with a deadline looming in February 2025.
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