German Chancellor Scholz runs out of patience with coalition
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is known for being a rather boring public speaker. But in explaining why he sacked finance minister and coalition partner Christian Lindner, the chancellor displayed ...
Eco-extremism has claimed its newest scalp: Olaf Scholz
Obsessive loyalty to greenery is losing its appeal. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz may be its latest victim. His government has collapsed, or rather it has collapsed in the way post-war continental ...
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FACTBOX: What we know about collapse of ruling coalition in Germany
The German chancellor said he would call for a confidence vote on January 15, 2025, in the Bundestag, which could trigger a snap election before late March ...
German Government Collapse Doesn’t Appear to Hurt Stocks. Here’s Why.
Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed on Wednesday evening, setting the stage for early elections next year that could end Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s tenure. The country’s benchmark stock index rose on ...
Germany's Scholz under pressure to hold quick confidence vote
Germany's opposition conservatives urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to allow a vote of confidence immediately and hold elections in January, the day after his rocky three-way coalition collapsed and ...
German economy faces mounting challenges amid government crisis
Germany’s government collapses after Scholz fires finance minister Lindner, raising concerns over Germany's political and economic stability.
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Germany’s Government Puts Itself Out of Its Misery
The country’s ruling coalition collapsed on Wednesday, giving the parties an opportunity to reset and make the electorate a new offer.
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Germany faces snap election as Scholz’s coalition crumbles
BERLIN — Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed on Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister and paved the way for a snap election, triggering political chaos in Europe’s largest ...
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.
Germany still capable of functioning, economy minister says
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Thursday that Chancellor Olaf Scholz was right to fire the finance minister, spelling an end to the coalition government, and insisted that Germany was ...
German economy minister backs Scholz's decision to end coalition
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Chancellor Olaf Scholz was right to fire the finance minister, thus torpedoing the coalition government, and insisted that Germany was still capable of ...
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Germany’s Scholz congratulates Trump, pledges continued cooperation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, has congratulated Donald Trump, as the former US president appears poised to return to the White House. “I ...