The coalition partners have been trying to raise their own profile at the expense of the others, publicizing proposals before even discussing them with cabinet colleagues.
Germany's highest court ruled against the government's plans to reallocate money earmarked but never spent from a cache of debt taken out to mitigate the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz refused the Finance Minister's proposal for early elections and subsequently dismissed him from office, highlighting leadership instability.
The SPD and Greens fundamentally believe in a strong state needing substantial funding for social policy, while the FDP advocates for a lean government and financial restraint.
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