Germany Faces Political Turmoil as Scholz Coalition Crumbles
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Germany is facing a political crisis as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapses following the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Scholz now leads a minority government and seeks opposition support to pass key policies, including the 2025 budget. The crisis stems from deep disagreements within the coalition over economic policy, with Scholz's Social Democrats and the Greens favoring debt-financed modernization, while Lindner's FDP opposes new borrowing. The situation is exacerbated by concerns over a potential Trump presidency and its implications for Germany's economy and security.
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