German coalition gov't collapses as chancellor dismisses finance minister

07 Nov 2024, 09:16 by Darryl Coote · UPI

Nov. 7 (UPI) -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday night that he has dismissed the finance minister, resulting in the collapse of his three-party coalition government.

Scholz announced the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner from the three-party coalition government during a press conference, stating he was "forced to take this step to avert damage to our country."