Budget Battles and Ideological Divides Strain German Coalition
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Finance Minister Christian Lindner is pushing for budget cuts, especially to social programs, to free up funds for increased military spending. This has caused conflict with the SPD and Greens.
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There are growing ideological divides between the neoliberal FDP and the left-leaning SPD and Greens on issues like government spending.
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Disagreements over supporting Ukraine, especially on weapons deliveries, are increasing tensions in the coalition.
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With upcoming elections, the parties are retreating to their political bases, further dividing the coalition.
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While new elections could hurt all coalition parties, they are likely to remain together to avoid losing power, but tensions and conflicts will continue.