German coalition

Share your thoughts about the collape of the German coalition government and the snap election

by

We’re interested to hear how people feel about the collapse of German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government, and which issues may decide their vote at the general electionThe collapse of Germany’s three-party ruling coalition has triggered a snap electio…

German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – Europe live

by

German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between partiesThe German parliament is bracing itself for a showdown of its main players, following a week of politi…

Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition’s odd throuple

by

At times it felt like the three parties thought they were governing three completely different countriesGermany’s coalition government, which collapsed in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night after almost three years in power, was always an odd throuple…

Scholz urged to hold vote of confidence after German coalition collapses – video

by

Germany’s opposition conservatives urged the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, to allow a vote of confidence immediately and hold elections in January, after his rocky three-way coalition collapsed and plunged the country into political chaos. The coalition fe…

Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses

by

German opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conferenceGermany’s centre-right opposition leader has called for an immediate vote of confidence to be held in parliament, after Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition …

Trump win will force Europe to step up defense efforts, say France and Germany

by

French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius were keen to highlight the Continent’s increased efforts after meeting in Paris.

Germany’s crisis-ridden coalition vows to ‘think big’ on security spending after Trump win

by

Facing Trump, Europe’s largest economy wants to contribute more to EU security and Ukraine support, but it is unclear how.

German coalition: Green leaders resign for ‘fresh start’ ahead of election  

by

Following a poor result in September‘s regional elections, the leadership of the Greens, one of two junior partners in Germany‘s coalition government, resigned on Wednesday (25 September), citing the need for new faces ahead of next year‘s national ele…

German coalition teeters in ‘autumn of decisions’

by

An election win for the chancellor’s Social Democrats is already being overshadowed by coalition infighting — and questions over how long the government will last.

German coalition parties slam rightward shift in von der Leyen’s Commission proposal

by

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for a new college of commissioners did not go down well with the governing coalition parties in her home country on Tuesday, despite them previously backing a second von der Leyen-led execut…

Keir Starmer learns how not to lead from Olaf Scholz

by

On a visit to Berlin, the new U.K. prime minister may look at his German counterpart as a cautionary tale.

Ukraine war briefing: Long-range strikes a must against Russian aggression, says EU’s Borrell

by

EU’s top diplomat says long-range weapons would boost Ukrainian self defence; Scholz says Kursk operation was secretive by necessity. What we know on day 911See all our Ukraine war coverageWestern suppliers should let Ukraine fire their powerful long-r…

German coalition’s budget fight is back

by

The finance minister cast doubt on a draft budget agreement for 2025, renewing a conflict that threatens to subvert Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government.

Germany slashes Ukraine funding in savings push

by

German leaders plan to halve aid to Ukraine just as Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election looks increasingly likely.

French election gridlock means yet more uncertainty for Europe

by

Emmanuel Macron’s battles at home means he risks losing sway in Brussels.

German coalition parties avert government crisis with compromise on budget  

by

Germany’s government coalition reached a political agreement on its budget on Friday (5 July), working around a self-imposed borrowing limit with “quite a few tricks”.

German coalition needs ‘painful’ compromises as it misses first 2025 budget deadline

by

Germany’s three-party government coalition did not manage to reach an internal deal on the 2025 draft budget by Wednesday (3 July), which had previously been named as the deadline for an internal agreement, as differences over potential spending cuts p…

Germany’s Scholz fails to announce compensation plan for Polish survivors of Nazi crimes

by

The failure to reach an agreement is a major setback for the German and Polish leaders as they try to mend relations.

How to navigate Hungary’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro

by

The country’s Council stint will be marked by political change in Brussels following the EU election.

Will German far right AfD drop scandal-plagued leader in bid to rejoin ID?

by

Despite a series of recent scandals, Germany’s far-right AfD party achieved its best national result in history in the European elections on Sunday (9 June). But its internal situation is not so rosy.

Germany to set out conditions for supporting von der Leyen’s nomination

by

While the European People’s Party came first in the European elections, its candidate and current Commission President Ursula von der Leyen still cannot count on the support of the German coalition government, with the Liberals, in particular, setting …

EU vote humiliates Scholz’s German coalition

by

European Parliament election rout renews questions about whether Berlin government will survive.

German government casts doubt on support for von der Leyen nomination

by

The German coalition government is not unconditionally supporting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second mandate, with high-ranking representatives of the ruling parties saying she would need to make concessions in return…

Conflict in German government coalition finds new fuel to keep running

by

The public struggle within the German coalition government is continuing as liberal junior partner FDP presented a plan for an economic turnaround, provoking Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD to counter the ideas with a rebuttal of their own.

Elephants trample on German coalition’s fragile vibes

by

German liberal targets the Greens in making case to allow trophy-hunting imports.

German coalition cracks deepen over Ukraine policy

by

Germany’s governing coalition is increasingly divided over the country’s Ukraine policy, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) caught in the crossfire by its coalition partners due to softening its stance on support for the war-to…

German coalition divisions play into Putin’s hands

by

The ruling coalition is openly fighting over aid to Ukraine, making Berlin an easy target for Russian influence operations.

Finnegas BETA

An Eccentri(; Enterprise