Germany's coalition faces uncertainty after Olaf Scholz fires finance minister Christian Lindner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, ending the coalition with the Free Democratic Party (FDP). Scholz accused Lindner of blocking legislation and lacking trust, but he will wait until January to call a confidence vote. The coalition's breakdown follows disagreements over budget strategies amid a recession. The SPD and Greens support stimulus measures, while Lindner's FDP advocates for austerity and tax cuts. Scholz presented a plan to cut energy costs and boost defense spending, which Lindner opposed. Polls show declining support for the coalition parties, with the FDP struggling at 3 percent. A survey indicated that many Germans would blame Lindner for the coalition's collapse. Despite tensions, analysts suggest the parties may continue to work together.