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.
What next for Germany after government collapse? A timeline
After firing his finance minister and effectively ending the governing coalition, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has laid out a possible timeline for an early federal election. DW explains the next steps.
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.
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.
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: Scholz open to new talks with CDU leader Merz
A party ally says Chancellor Scholz would be open to talks with Friedrich Merz on when to move toward new elections — but only after dealing with urgent business in parliament. Merz earlier said this ...
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 ...
Brakes failed: The failed "traffic light" government is finished — Wagenknecht
EADaily, November 8th, 2024. The "Traffic light Coalition" has only confirmed the trend that has been repeatedly observed in ...
Germany's far-right AfD hopes to benefit from early election
For months now, the anti-immigration far-right Alternative for Germany Party (AfD) has been calling for early elections. The ...