Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering NYT | Top Stories Christopher F. Schuetze 7 November 2024 at 05:12 After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election. © Eric Lee/The New York TimesOlaf Scholz, head of Germany’s three-party center-left government.