Germany is facing a political crisis as Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, leading to the collapse of the coalition government. Scholz now leads a minority government and needs opposition support for key policies, including the 2025 budget. The coalition's collapse stems from differing economic visions, with Scholz's party favoring debt for modernization and Lindner's party opposing new borrowing. The situation is exacerbated by concerns over a potential Trump presidency affecting Germany's support for Ukraine and overall economic stability. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)