Government Crisis Unfolds as FDP’s Christian Lindner Faces Backlash
The German government is in turmoil as Christian Lindner, the leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), receives backing from his faction amidst accusations of mismanagement from the Greens. Following the coalition’s breakdown, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s trip to Budapest has been delayed, preventing his attendance at a key EU summit. Critics within the Bundestag are urging Scholz to address the loss of trust earlier than planned, while Lindner’s firm stance against suspending the debt brake has drawn mixed reactions. The political landscape remains unstable as FDP ministers withdraw from the federal government.