What the Collapse of Germany’s Ruling Coalition Means NYT | Top Stories Christopher F. Schuetze 7 November 2024 at 22:07 After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time. © Odd Andersen/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesChancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany fired his finance minister, who leads one of the three parties in the governing coalition.
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.