Germany's Coalition Government Collapses Amid Political Turmoil
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Germany's coalition government, composed of the Social Democrats, Free Democrats, and Greens, has collapsed following internal conflicts and a constitutional court ruling that left a significant budget shortfall. The coalition struggled with differing political ideologies and external crises, leading to public disputes and declining approval ratings. Finance Minister Christian Lindner's call for early elections was rejected by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who dismissed Lindner. A vote of confidence is scheduled for January, potentially leading to snap elections by March 2024.
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