Germany, Olaf Scholz

Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government
After Germany's government coalition collapsed in a dramatic fashion when Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats, Scholz said he would lead the country with a minority government,
Germany’s Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses
Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could undermine the ruling three-party coalition that relies on Lindner’s pro-business party.
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.
Joerg Kukies to Become New German Finance Minister, Reports Broadcaster
Joerg Kukies, a top official in the German chancellery and deputy finance minister, will be the next German finance minister after Christian Lindner was fired, broadcaster Tagesschau reported on Thursday.
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.
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Germany’s Left-Wing Leader Collapses Government Amid Unease Around Trump Presidential Win
Germany’s coalition government collapsed on Wednesday after left-wing Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian ...
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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 Self-Styled Tough Guy Can’t Process Scholz Fired Him
Less than 24 hours after he was kicked out of Germany’s governing coalition, former Finance Minister Christian Lindner was ...
Germany's Coalition Collapses, Scholz Now Leads Minority Government
Germany's coalition government disintegrated dramatically after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian ...
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Germany to continue supporting Ukraine in 2025 despite coalition collapse – Reuters
Germany will be able to provide most of its support to Ukraine even if the coalition's collapse prevents the timely approval ...
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Germany’s fractious coalition falls apart—and how!
But Olaf Scholz, the chancellor, Robert Habeck, the vice-chancellor, and Christian Lindner, the finance minister, were ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lindner calls for 'immediate vote of confidence and new elections'
Free Democratic Party (FDP) party leader Christian Lindner has urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to swiftly provide political ...
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 ...