Collapsed Coalition Politics

The Guardian view on Germany’s collapsed coalition: politics in the shadow of Donald Trump | Editorial

A snap election triggered by Olaf Scholz will be crucial in shaping Europe’s response to last week’s events in the US. Spying a possible silver lining to events in the US, some commentators have ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering

After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election.

World - The New York Times - November 7

What the Collapse of Germany’s Ruling Coalition Means

After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Clashes over budget could push Germany’s ailing coalition to collapse

With contradictory proposals unlikely to mesh, leaders to decide whether there is scope for alliance to continue. When, in 2021, Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats went into a “traffic light” coalition ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Germany's ruling coalition collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires finance minister

The three-year-old union between Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and Lindner's Free Democratic Party (FDP) had been on shaky ground for some time.

Business - CNBC - November 6

German coalition collapses after Scholz fires key minister

The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.

Germany's Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses

Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could undermine the ruling three-party coalition that relies on Lindner’s ...

World - ABC News - November 6

German government collapses as Scholz sacks finance minister

Departure of Christian Lindner marks the end of the country’s unpopular three-party administration

World - Financial Times - November 6

Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government

Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition

World - ABC News - November 7

Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conference. Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Germany’s centre-right ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

German stocks, bond yields rise after ruling coalition collapses

Investors hope a snap election might deliver a new government that could revive Europe’s biggest economy.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition

The date for the German federal election has been set for Feb. 23, earlier than Chancellor Olaf Scholz had originally proposed.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - October 27

Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart

Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency.

5 areas outside the battlegrounds that show how Trump expanded his coalition: From the Politics Desk

Trump made gains outside of the swing states, especially in some of the biggest, bluest parts of the country, padding his popular vote lead.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

The ‘mother-in-law’ of German coalitions

Leftist politician Sahra Wagenknecht has emerged as kingmaker in Germany’s eastern regional governments

World - Financial Times - November 4

How Resilient Is the Emerging Trump Coalition?

It will be difficult for Democrats to reverse these dynamics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Inside the Collapse of Venture for America

The nonprofit promised 100,000 jobs by 2025. But it shut down with only a few thousand jobs created, and its final group of fellows are still owed money.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Germany's Fractious Government Collapses

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Scholz acknowledges managing German coalition not easy

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Harris allies seek to keep the 'Biden coalition' in the fold

As President Joe Biden fought to remain in the presidential race this summer, advisers often argued there existed a “Biden coalition” — a cohort only the incumbent could hold together.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

German coalition teeters on brink of break-up

Chancellor Olaf Scholz snubs partners, fuelling speculation of early elections in spring

Business - Financial Times - October 30

German coalition, opposition agree on anti-Semitism crackdown

World - Yahoo News - November 2

How Scholz finally found his voice and called time on the German coalition

Chancellor abandons years-long reticence to go against political allies

World - Financial Times - November 7

Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly

Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?

7 killed in Georgia dock collapse

Seven people were killed when a gangway attached to a dock collapsed on Sappelo Island, about 60 miles south of Savannah, Georgia. The collapse happened during a festival celebrating the island's ...

Deadly Georgia dock gangway collapse

At least 20 people fell into Atlantic waters after an aluminum gangway collapsed Saturday at a Sapelo Island, Georgia, boat dock. Seven people died, officials said. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has ...

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Stroud shoulders Texans' collapse: This is on me

A frustrated C.J. Stroud placed the blame on himself and the offense for the second-half woes that sunk the Texans in their loss to the Lions on Sunday night.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Homebase collapses into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk

Homebase enters administration, but The Range buys up to 70 stores and the brand.

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