The FDP had intended from at least September to force a situation that would provoke the German chancellor into pulling the plug on his tripartite coalition.
The timing of the collapse... sent shock waves across Europe, especially when Germany was being looked to for stability, leadership and continuity.
The government collapse has sparked a political crisis in Europe's largest economy, at a time when it is dealing with considerable economic difficulties.
Early elections are due to take place on 23 February, more than seven months ahead of schedule, after a vote of confidence in Scholz in December.
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