Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why
Germany’s governing coalition has collapsed after disagreements over the country’s weak economy led Chancellor Olaf Scholz to sack his finance minister.
Germany's Coalition Collapses, Scholz Now Leads Minority Government
Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the Free Democrats, accusing Lindner of breaching his trust.
Germany faces sudden turmoil after ruling coalition collapses
Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to lead the country with a minority government, but the opposition is calling for an immediate no-confidence vote.
German government collapses after Olaf Scholz sacks finance minister
German chancellor fires finance minister, collapsing coalition government
After the US elections we need to show we can be relied on,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that “great financial room for maneuver” is needed given the challenges that Germany faces.
German governing coalition nears collapse after minister dismissed
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister Wednesday because of a budget dispute, collapsing a fragile three-party governing coalition and prompting opposition calls for snap elections.
One German FDP Minister Says Will Stay In Government
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing said Thursday he would quit his Free Democrats (FDP) party and stay in government, in a rift with party chief Christian Lindner who was sacked the day before.
Germany's government collapses hours after US election
Germany's ruling coalition has collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner just hours after Donald Trump's US election win.
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