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.
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.
German govt in crisis as coalition collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for a vote of confidence on Jan 15 after his ruling three-party coalition collapsed on Wednesday following his announcement to fire Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid rows over economic plans.
German chancellor fires finance minister, collapsing coalition government
He said he would remain in office until January 15 and attempt to get the most important legislation done, suggesting he would talk to opposition leader Friedrich Merz’ of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to pass laws relating to the economy and defense.
Scholz coalition collapses, Germany heads for early elections
Germany entered a major political crisis on Wednesday with the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ruling coalition likely paving the way for early elections next year.
German governing coalition collapses
Germany's brittle three-way coalition has finally snapped after months of bickering over spending for climate protections and the war in Ukraine.
Germany's government is on the brink of collapse — here's what could happen now
Germany’s ruling coalition has long been standing on shaky ground, but the situation has become critical in recent weeks, with a break up more likely than ever.
Germany's Coalition Collapses Dramatically. Scholz Plans to Lead With a Minority Government
Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition
German government collapses, adding upheaval in uncertain moment
Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister and announced a confidence vote that is widely expect to fail and pave the way to early elections in March.
Germany’s Government Collapsed — What’s Next?
Explainer-German Coalition Collapses: What Comes Next?
Under rules created to prevent the kind of coalition chaos that hastened the end of Germany's interwar democracy, the chancellor largely controls the pace of events: the oppositio
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Germany: Opposition not in mood to give Scholz time till January, wants trust vote next week
Speaking after a meeting of his parliamentary group, Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) chairman Friedrich ...
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