Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition's odd throuple
Briefly

The collapse of Germany's coalition government, formed by the SPD, Greens, and FDP, highlights the difficulties in uniting parties with divergent goals and ideologies.
The coalition was a mix of leftist and liberal ideologies, with the parties often pulling in opposite directions, complicating governance and decision-making processes.
Germany's Ampel coalition initially thrived amid challenges like the Ukraine war, with significant decisions like halting the Nord Stream 2 project and increasing defense spending.
As energy prices soared, the government’s introduction of a nationwide transport ticket was a popular move, showcasing a brief period of effective, cohesive policy-making.
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