Scholz Dismisses Finance Minister, Ending Coalition

German coalition collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires FDP Finance Minister Lindner over borrowing issues, leaving SPD without majority. Key political conflict.

A dramatic depiction of a fractured coalition symbolized by a broken chain, with contrasting colors
Scholz Dismisses Finance Minister, Ending Coalition

The ruling coalition disbanded after Scholz dismissed FDP Finance Minister Christian Lindner over a borrowing dispute, leaving Scholz's SPD without a majority.

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