The collapse of Germany’s three-party coalition government, following Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s dismissal of a key minister, has cast uncertainty over the nation’s ambitious plans to advance its hydrogen economy.
The decision was made after Scholz stated he had no confidence in Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the Free Democrats Party (FDP) after his plans for the German economy clashed with opinions of Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD).
Following this, three other FDP ministers, for transport, justice and education resigned, resulting in conservative opposition (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz, calling for a vote of no confidence.
Germany’s next federal election is tabled for September 2025, but with the no-confidence vote imminent, the nation could be heading to the polls far earlier than anticipated.
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