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Ministers from the Social Democratic Party of Germany left the ruling coalition shortly after the dismissal of Finance Minister Lindner.
Three more politicians also resigned — Justice Minister Buschmann, Transport Minister Wissing and Education Minister Stark-Watzinger.
This could lead to early parliamentary elections being held in Germany in March.
German President Steinmeier, amid the dismissal of ministers and the collapse of the government coalition, announced his readiness to dissolve the Bundestag in order to clear the way for early parliamentary elections in Germany.
The President noted that in Germany’s 75-year history, it has been rare for the ruling coalition not to hold a majority in the Bundestag. However, he reminded that the German Constitution includes provisions for such a situation.
“The end of a coalition is not the end of the world. It’s a political crisis that we must — and will — overcome,” he said.
During a press conference, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the submission of the issue of a vote of confidence in the German government. This could happen as early as January next year. According to him, this means that members of the Bundestag can decide whether to open the way to early new elections.
“Then these elections could be held in compliance with the deadlines set by the Constitution, no later than the end of March”, – noted Scholz.
As previously reported, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner.
Lindner heads the Free Democratic Party, which is part of the government coalition. The basis for this decision by Scholz was disagreements in budget, financial and economic policy.
German Chancellor Scholz accused the dismissed Finance Minister Lindner of irresponsibility — he did not agree to a compromise.
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