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German Coalition Collapse

Germany's 'traffic light' coalition government collapses after the dismissal of the finance minister, prompting a vote of no confidence and the potential for early elections.

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Social Democrats (Spd)Free Democratic Party (Fdp)GreensBundestagGovernment Of Germany

Olaf ScholzChristian LindnerFrank-Walter SteinmeierJörg KukiesDonald Trump

Who replaced Christian Lindner as Minister of Economy?: Following the coalition's collapse, Scholz replaced Lindner with Jörg Kukies as the new Minister of Economy. A phone call between Scholz and US President Donald Trump suggests efforts to address potential geopolitical challenges.
What caused the collapse of Germany's governing coalition?: Germany's three-party coalition government collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Scholz has called for a vote of no confidence, potentially leading to early elections.
Which parties made up Germany's 'traffic light coalition'?: The coalition, nicknamed the 'traffic light coalition,' consisted of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and the Greens. Disagreements over economic policy and the 2025 budget were key factors in the breakdown.
What is the process if Scholz loses the vote of no confidence?: If Scholz loses the upcoming vote of no confidence, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will have 21 days to dissolve the Bundestag, triggering new elections within 60 days.
Did Chancellor Scholz accept responsibility for the coalition's failure?: Scholz denies causing the coalition's collapse, claiming he attempted to keep it united. However, he acknowledged significant disagreements that ultimately led to the breakdown and Lindner's dismissal.

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