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German Coalition Collapse and Early Election Debate

Germany's coalition government collapsed, leading to calls for early elections and debates over the timing and potential candidates.

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Olaf ScholzRobert HabeckFriedrich MerzChristian LindnerMarkus Söder

What is the main political event that triggered the current discussions?: Germany's coalition government collapsed, leading to discussions about early elections. Chancellor Scholz initially proposed a late January date for a vote of no confidence, but opposition parties are pushing for sooner.
What are the main criticisms leveled against Chancellor Scholz by the opposition?: Opposition parties, including the CDU/CSU, criticized Chancellor Scholz's handling of the situation, accusing him of using the Federal Returning Officer to delay elections and accusing him of trying to maneuver his way into a favorable position for the elections.
What is the paper industry's stance on the potential paper shortage delaying the elections?: The paper industry refutes claims by the Federal Returning Officer that a lack of paper would delay elections. They assert sufficient paper supplies are available for an earlier election if ordered in advance.
What is Robert Habeck's position on the timing of the election and what is his recent political move?: Robert Habeck, the Vice-Chancellor, expressed skepticism about using the election process to push through political agendas and has announced his candidacy for Chancellor for the Green party.
Who are the potential Chancellor candidates mentioned in the article and what are their party affiliations?: While some within the SPD support Boris Pistorius as the party's preferred candidate for Chancellor, the SPD continues to publicly support Olaf Scholz as their candidate.

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