German Government in Crisis as Coalition Collapses After Minister's Dismissal

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Germany's ruling coalition has collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, leading to political turmoil and the possibility of a snap election. Lindner stated he was unable to comply with Scholz's demand to suspend the constitutional debt brake, as it would violate his oath of office.
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