German economy minister announces candidacy for chancellor as coalition collapses

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Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced his intention to run for chancellor representing the Green Party in the upcoming election. This follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government earlier this week. The Greens, currently polling around 10%, face challenges as the opposition center-right leads in popularity. Scholz is considering a confidence vote in parliament to expedite the election process, potentially by late March. Habeck aims for nomination at a party conference next week, with no significant challengers after Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock declined to run. The coalition fell apart after Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid economic disagreements.


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