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Germany's government faces crisis as finance minister is dismissed

timesofindia.indiatimes.com — November 7, 2024 at 12:01 PM UTC

Germany's government is facing a crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Following this, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader Christian Durr withdrew support from Scholz's coalition. The opposition party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has welcomed the situation, calling it a long-overdue change for the country. This marks a significant shift in the political landscape amid ongoing challenges related to the Ukraine war. The crisis highlights instability within Scholz's ruling coalition, raising questions about its future and governance in Germany.

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