Lindner argued that the last few days showed that there is not enough common ground between the government partners (SPD, Greens, FDP) and called for early elections
Germany’s governing coalition is collapsing as Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader and German Finance Minister Christian Lindner suggested Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) pave the way for new elections early next year. As Reuters reported, Olaf Solz rejected Lindner’s proposal and fired him as finance minister.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold a confidence vote on January 15, which could trigger new elections by March, state broadcaster ARD reported.
Olaf Solz announced a government of tolerance until January 15, so that the Mertz-backed budget can be passed and the government can function smoothly in Germany.
According to the newspaper, which cites participants in the meeting of the government committee which is underway in the chancellery, Mr. Lindner argued that the last few days showed that there is not enough common ground between the government partners (SPD, Greens, FDP) in order to to achieve real economic recovery. Last week, Christian Lindner submitted a position paper demanding the immediate suspension of climate policy and an almost radical overhaul of the government’s economic strategy, implying that the FDP’s stay in government depends on the acceptance of his proposals .
As reported by international media, Soltz and Lindner had different views on the direction of the budget. The differences were not overcome, with the consequence that the Minister of Finance asked for early elections, and Olaf Solz to remove him from his position.
The big question now is what will happen to the governing coalition…
Source :Skai
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