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German coalition government collapse

Germany's ruling coalition is on the verge of collapse after Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked Finance Minister Christian Lindner. The firing could pave the way for a snap election.

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Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to clear the way for an election fast.

Germany's Scholz under pressure to call snap elections

Germany's Scholz under pressure to call snap elections

Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to clear the way for an election fast.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wearing a yellow helmet

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What next for Germany after government collapse? A timeline

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Nach Ampel-Aus | Bundespräsident Steinmeier übergibt Entlassungsurkunde an Lindner

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Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democratic party, has called for a confidence-vote in January.
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left to right Christian Lindner, Robert Habeck, Olaf Scholz on the government bench in the Bundestag

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An outside view of the chancellor's office, with the heads of Finance Minister Christian Lindner (L) and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) just visible

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