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German coalition collapse

Germany's coalition collapsed on Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister and paved the way for a snap election.

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German political crisis

German political crisis

Germany's coalition collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister, paving the way for new elections.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2024
Olaf Scholz addressing the media on Wednesday evening (November 6, 2024)

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(L to R) Robert Habeck, Olaf Scholz, Christian Lindner on their way to a joint press conference (file photo)

Germany's coalition government collapses

Germany's coalition government collapses

Chancellor Scholz's announcement of a confidence vote could trigger new parliamentary elections by the end of March.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202408:08 min
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) and German Finance Minister Christian Lindner (R) during a joint press conference

Germany's coalition government collapses over ailing economy

Germany's coalition government collapses over ailing economy

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses a press conference

Germany's Scholz sacks FDP finance minister

Germany's Scholz sacks FDP finance minister

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Germany's coalition government falls apart — how it happened

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