Germany, Olaf Scholz

Germany government collapse: Pressure mounts on Chancellor Scholz to trigger election
Germany's government coalition fell apart on Wednesday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister.
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's Coalition Collapses, Scholz Now Leads Minority Government
Germany's coalition government disintegrated dramatically after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP) following intense crisis meetings.
Germany’s Fractious Government Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.
Germany's coalition government collapses after key minister is sacked
Chancellor Olaf Scholz claimed Christian Lindner had broken his trust and dismissed him as finance minister, paving the way for an early election.
Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering
After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election.
Germany's government is on the brink of collapse — here’s what could happen now
Germany's ruling coalition has long been standing on shaky ground, but the situation has become critical in recent weeks, with a breakup more likely than ever.
German chancellor fires finance minister, collapsing coalition government
After the US elections we need to show we can be relied on,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that “great financial room for maneuver” is needed given the challenges that Germany faces.
German Chancellor Scholz sacks finance minister over budget dispute, sources say
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Wednesday after weeks of wrangling over the future economic direction of the government, two sources told Reuters. Newspaper Bild had earlier reported that Lindner had proposed early elections as a solution to the impasse,
Former Goldman Executive Named New German Finance Minister
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s economic adviser Joerg Kukies will replace Christian Lindner as finance minister, according to a government official, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential planning.
German chancellor fires finance minister, leaving government teetering on brink of collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister on Wednesday, leaving the government teetering on the brink of collapse.
Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why
In efforts to counter the AfD, Scholz’s government was spurred into action on migration, announcing new security measures ...
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Germany's economy is in trouble. The government's collapse and Trump's return bring more risk
The collapse of Germany's governing coalition and President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House are ...
Germany's Scholz to give major government statement on Wednesday
Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to make a government statement in the German Bundestag on Wednesday next week, dpa has learned, ...
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Germany can’t balance its budget. Now its government is in free fall.
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‘Government Sachs’ Is Back as Germany Promotes Goldman Alumnus
A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executive is once again sitting at the top table of international economic policymaking.
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Why Germany’s Government Collapse Could Be Good News
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Germany's Ukraine support for 2025 is safe despite coalition break-up, sources say
Germany will be able to provide most of the 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) pledged to Ukraine even if the 2025 budget cannot ...
Germany’s quarrelsome government meets in last-minute effort to find solution for its ailing economy
The leaders of Germany’s quarrelsome governing coalition are meeting again in another last-minute effort to find a joint ...