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Collapse of German Ampel Coalition

The German Ampel coalition government collapsed due to disagreements on economic policies, leading to the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner and potential early elections.

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EconomyGermany ElectionGerman PoliticsCoalitionGovernment Crisis

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Friedrich MerzOlaf ScholzChristian LindnerSahra WagenknechtVolker Wissing

What happened to the FDP's cabinet members?: Several FDP ministers resigned from their posts, including Volker Wissing (Transport) and the dismissed Christian Lindner (Finance).
What is the plan for the future following Lindner's dismissal?: Following Lindner's dismissal, Chancellor Scholz will call a vote of no confidence in January, potentially paving the way for early elections in Germany.
What led to the collapse of the German Ampel coalition government?: The German Ampel coalition government has collapsed due to disagreements over economic policy, leading to the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner.
What is the timeline for a potential vote of no confidence and subsequent elections?: CDU leader Friedrich Merz wants Chancellor Scholz to call a vote of no confidence next week, while Scholz plans to do so in January, potentially leading to early elections.
What reactions have there been to the coalition's collapse besides political maneuvering?: Sahra Wagenknecht, among others, has called for a freeze on promotions within government ministries following the collapse of the coalition.

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