Following the breakup of the German government coalition, Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans a vote of confidence in January, potentially leading to new elections by March. The coalition's split stems from irreconcilable differences over the 2025 budget and ongoing inter-party conflicts. The situation is exacerbated by external crises, including the US election of President Trump, which may impact European security. EU policy expert Dr. Thu Nguyen believes the breakup was inevitable and warns of potential shifts in EU leadership dynamics. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)