Germany's three-way coalition government, known as the traffic light alliance, has collapsed after disagreements over budget management, leading to political instability and potential early elections.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed his finance minister, Christian Lindner, after a lengthy standoff on budget strategies, with Lindner advocating cuts while Scholz supports increased debt for spending.
The breakdown of the coalition raises concerns over key issues like welfare payments and climate measures, as both Scholz and Lindner engage in personal attacks amid the fallout.
With federal elections likely moved to early next year, opposition leader Friedrich Merz calls for a confidence vote next week, indicating a challenging path forward for Scholz.
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