In the news of the German News Agency DPA, based on government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit, it was stated that Prime Minister Scholz removed the FDP leader from the ministry after disagreements within the government for a while.
Hebestreit confirmed that Prime Minister Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Lindner, the leader of his coalition partner FDP.
In the news in the country’s media, it was stated that the Social Democratic Party (SPD), which forms the coalition government, and the Greens and FDP officials came together at the Prime Ministry to resolve their disagreements.
It was reported that FDP leader Lindner suggested early elections to Chancellor Scholz during this meeting, but Scholz rejected it.
It was noted in the news that President Frank Walter Steinmeier also stepped in due to the government crisis and was expected to meet with party leaders.
subject of dispute
The coalition government is having difficulties with the 2025 budget, the second pension package and a growth package called the “Growth Initiative-New Economic Dynamics for Germany”.
In particular, FDP’s fiscally hawkish stance brought the partners into disagreements regarding the budget to be prepared for 2025 and created an atmosphere of government crisis in the country.
Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Economy and Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck presented different and independent proposals to stimulate the economy. These proposals, which were not made in a coordinated manner between the parties, showed that there was a deep division in the coalition.
The coalition partners are having difficulties with the billions of euros deficit that needs to be closed until the budget commission meets and finalizes the budget, and the path to be followed to get out of the economic crisis.
4 possible scenarios are discussed
If a party in the coalition leaves, Prime Minister Scholz can form another majority in the parliament, as he is elected for a 4-year term. In this case, Scholz dismisses the ministers of the party leaving the government and appoints new ministers to replace them.
However, this scenario is not considered realistic. Because, according to opinion polls, it is stated that the main opposition Christian Union parties (CDU-CSU), which are in the 32-34 percent band and demand early elections, will not agree to this.
According to another scenario, Prime Minister Scholz could form a minority government. If this happens, Scholz’s government will need to find a majority in parliament for each law. For this, it will need the support of the opposition and it will probably be difficult to pass laws.
Another option is for MPs to hold a no-confidence vote against the prime minister. If the current prime minister loses the vote of confidence and a prime ministerial candidate nominated by MPs receives a majority in parliament, he can serve as the new prime minister.
However, this will require the support of far-right party AfD MPs. This option seems difficult to realize, as all other parties in the parliament oppose any cooperation with the AfD.
Another and most realistic option is seen as Prime Minister Scholz asking for a vote of confidence from the parliament.
If the Prime Minister gathers the parliamentary majority behind him and receives a vote of confidence, the government continues; otherwise, the Prime Minister may ask the President to call an early election.
The President takes this decision within 21 days, and then an early election must be held within 60 days.
Source: www.dunya.com
