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German political crisis

November 7, 2024

Germany's governing coalition collapsed Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister, paving the way for an early election in 2025.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands in front of a German and an European flag as he holds a press conference.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister on November 6, 2024Image: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images
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