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Christian Lindner

Christian Lindner, the head of Germany's neoliberal Free Democrats (FDP), served as Federal Finance Minister from December 2021 to November 2024.

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November 16, 2024

Germany: FDP hatched plan to quit ruling coalition — reports

November 9, 2024

Germany: Scholz open to new talks with CDU leader Merz

November 8, 2024

Germany: Scholz urges calm debate on election date

November 8, 2024

German opposition wants confidence vote now

November 7, 2024

Germany's governing coalition collapses

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Reports & Analysis

Olaf Scholz sits at a desk filled with papers, as two other men sit across from him

What can Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz still get done?

What can Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz still get done?

Lame duck? Not quite: Chancellor Olaf Scholz is determined to use his last weeks in office to pass vital laws.
PoliticsNovember 15, 2024
Scholz speaking to Merz on the sidelines of a debate in the Bundestag parliament

Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament

Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament

Chancellor Scholz wants opposition help to pass legislation before the election, but the conservative CDU is reluctant.
PoliticsNovember 13, 2024
Olaf Scholz speaks while gesturing with his hands

Germany headed for February 2025 snap election

Germany headed for February 2025 snap election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the opposition have agreed on an early election in February 2025.
PoliticsNovember 11, 202401:58 min
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a show on public broadcaster ARD

Germany's Scholz ready to hold confidence vote this year

Germany's Scholz ready to hold confidence vote this year

Pressure has been building on Chancellor Scholz to quickly hold a vote of confidence after his coalition collapsed.
PoliticsNovember 10, 2024
A bundle of notes

Fact check: Does lifting debt brake defy an oath of office?

Fact check: Does lifting debt brake defy an oath of office?

Germany's former finance minister said suspending the country's debt brake would violate his oath. It's not that simple.
PoliticsNovember 9, 2024
Reichstag tower with German flag against a dark cloudy sky

German coalition's demise hits unsettled nation

German coalition's demise hits unsettled nation

The government has collapsed at a moment when the national mood is already besieged by multiple crises.
PoliticsNovember 9, 2024
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In the spotlight

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center left, speaks with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, center right, as he arrives for the European Political Community (EPC) Summit

EU reels from Trump win, German Cabinet's fall

Just when the European Union needs leadership most, Germany's governing coalition has imploded — and a wild ride awaits.
PoliticsNovember 8, 2024
Nach Ampel-Aus | Bundespräsident Steinmeier übergibt Entlassungsurkunde an Lindner

Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democratic party, has called for a confidence-vote in January.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202402:47 min
Olaf Scholz addressing the media on Wednesday evening (November 6, 2024)

German Chancellor Scholz runs out of patience with coalition

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz displayed unusual fervor in explaining why he sacked his FDP coalition partner.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2024
Left to right: Robert Habeck, Olaf Scholz, Christian Lindner

German government descends into crisis mode

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to hold his government together, but his partners seem unable to stop infighting.
PoliticsNovember 4, 2024
An outside view of the chancellor's office, with the heads of Finance Minister Christian Lindner (L) and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) just visible

Why Germany's coalition government is under threat

The FDP finance minister has triggered a dispute that observers say is backing his coalition partners into a corner.
PoliticsNovember 4, 202401:16 min
Kevin Kühnert autograph cards

Germany: Surprise SPD resignation puts pressure on party

SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert is giving up all political offices. This comes at an inopportune time for the party.
PoliticsOctober 8, 2024
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