The German coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz has disintegrated after lengthy internal disputes, especially with Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Their inability to collaborate effectively culminated in the chancellor's decisive dismissal of Lindner, symbolizing larger political instability. The event coincided with upheaval in the U.S., emphasizing a moment of significant global political shifts. This marks the first government collapse in Germany in over 40 years, challenging the nationâs historical reputation for political stability and durability against rapid governmental changes, reminiscent of less stable democracies.
"I no longer want you to be a member of my cabinet and will inform the federal president that you are being dismissed," the chancellor says, according to meeting participants.
Wednesday was a day of political upheaval. It began with liberal democracy being steamrolled in the United States, as voters handed Donald Trump a surprisingly one-sided victory.
The last time a government collapsed in Germany was more than four decades ago... Collapsing governments are a major exception in the history of this republic, a stability the Germans have always been proud of.
Two years, 10 months, four weeks and one day after it began its tenure.
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