Tensions Rise in Germany's Coalition Government Amid Economic Struggles

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition faces internal discord and economic challenges, raising the possibility of early elections.

Germany's ruling coalition, composed of the Social Democrats, Free Democrats, and Greens, is experiencing increasing internal tensions.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's leadership is under scrutiny as disagreements among coalition partners threaten governmental stability.
The coalition is struggling to agree on a 2025 budget, with a looming €13.5 billion shortfall adding pressure.
Speculation about early elections is growing, with March 9 suggested as a potential date if the coalition collapses.
The far-right AfD's rise in polls and recent state elections adds to the political uncertainty in Germany.