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Habeck in Lisbon, German Coalition Collapse, and Chancellor Candidacy

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck's trip to Lisbon and his upcoming candidacy for Chancellor amidst the collapse of Germany's governing coalition.

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Why did the German government's coalition collapse?: The German government's coalition collapsed due to disagreements on economic and budget issues, leading to the dismissal of the Finance Minister and the end of the coalition.
What was Robert Habeck's recent trip to Lisbon about?: Robert Habeck, German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, traveled to Lisbon for the Web Summit technology conference.
What is Habeck's stance on the upcoming new elections?: Habeck has largely stayed out of the debate over the timing of new elections, scheduled for February 23rd; he views the coalition's failure as a regrettable historical event.
How does Habeck plan to campaign for the Chancellorship?: Habeck plans to campaign by offering a frank assessment of global issues and proposing new policies, such as making energy affordable and promoting cooperative building.
What are the challenges facing Habeck's candidacy for Chancellor?: Habeck's upcoming candidacy for Chancellor is considered bold, given the Greens' low poll numbers (around 11%), and he acknowledges the loss of trust in recent years.

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