German government crisis: Firms demand more action on growth DW 11/07/2024
Briefly

The collapse of Germany's coalition government came after Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted Finance Minister Christian Lindner, leading to a significant shakeup within the cabinet.
Lindner's leaked 18-page proposal advocated for tax cuts and regulatory moratoriums, prompting a backlash from coalition partners who labeled it neoliberal ideology.
The German economy has faced challenges since 2021, exacerbated by global events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Coalition partners from the SPD and Greens criticized Lindner's proposals, emphasizing that reversing agreed-upon decisions undermines planning certainty and government commitments.
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