Germany’s center-left coalition government, comprised of Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats, faces dissolution as Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid budget disputes. Tensions escalated over the 2025 budget, with accusations of broken agreements leading to a loss of trust. Schulz’s call for a confidence vote on January 15 will likely trigger early elections by March, as economic stagnation and ongoing support for Ukraine weigh heavily on the government. This crisis signals a shift in the political landscape ahead of the regular election cycle set for September 2025.