Scholz Dismisses Finance Minister, Triggering Political Turmoil in Germany

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|Times of India|5 months ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, leading to a potential minority government amid political turmoil in Germany. This decision follows months of budget disputes and declining government popularity, exacerbated by the recent election of Donald Trump in the U.S. Scholz criticized Lindner for obstructing budget legislation, emphasizing the need for a decisive government. The coalition's disagreements over economic strategies, particularly regarding public spending and carbon neutrality, have intensified, raising concerns about the future of Germany's economy and the stability of the European Union.

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