Germany’s Coalition Collapsed, but Recession Is Here to Stay

“Scholz ditches Lindner.” Three words that pack a punch for Germans, after three years in which Free Democrats (FDP) leader Christian Lindner set an austerian tone for the coalition government. The split between Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Lindner has other momentous consequences: a paralyzed government, a looming confidence vote, and fresh elections, indeed [...]