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.
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.
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.
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’s Government Collapsed — What’s Next?
Explainer-German Coalition Collapses: What Comes Next?
Under rules created to prevent the kind of coalition chaos that hastened the end of Germany's interwar democracy, the chancellor largely controls the pace of events: the oppositio
Germany can still function after coalition collapse, Vice Chancellor says
Germany is still capable of functioning after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister, spelling an end to his fractious coalition and paving the way for new elections, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said on Thursday.
Germany's leader expected to lead country with minority government after coalition collapse
Germany’s leader expected to lead country with minority government after coalition collapse BERLIN -- After German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dramatically fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats in a late-night move after a marathon of crisis meetings,
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German CDU leader distances himself from Free Democrats
Friedrich Merz, the head of Germany's opposition Christian Democrats (CDU), is discouraging voters from supporting the ...
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 ...
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Early exit polling has suggested a tight race between the Christian Democratic Union, Ms. Merkel’s center-right party, and the center-left Social Democrats. Armin Laschet, Angela Merkel’s ...
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Christian Democratic Workers and the Forging of German Democracy, 1920–1980
Caldwell - Rice University, Texas ‘William Patch's Christian Democratic Workers and the Forging ... in the Weimar Republic to unite behind the newly founded Christian Democratic Union, from ...