FDP's Planned Coalition Exit Stirs Controversy
Reports reveal FDP's strategic preparation for breaking the coalition, causing backlash from SPD and Greens.
- SPD and Greens express outrage over reports that FDP meticulously planned the coalition exit since September.
- FDP leader Christian Lindner defends actions, citing economic policy disagreements as justification for leaving.
- SPD officials criticize FDP's actions as a betrayal of democratic principles and accuse them of self-interest.
- FDP maintains that all coalition partners considered future scenarios, with Lindner emphasizing professional preparedness.
- The coalition officially ended on November 6 after Lindner's economic demands were rejected, leading to his dismissal.