The so-called 'Traffic Light Coalition' ā made up of Scholzās Social Democrats, the liberal FDP and the Greens ā collapsed on 6 November after Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner.
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In a shocking turn of events, the German government has collapsed, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz losing his position amidst a deepening political crisis. The dramatic development has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, as Scholz called for a vote of confidence in a last-ditch effort to retain power. However, the failure of the vote has left Germany teetering on the brink of snap elections, which could reshape the countryās political future.
The collapse of Scholz's coalition government has left many questioning the future of the nation, as tensions between the ruling parties reached a boiling point. With the government's credibility severely damaged, the country now faces an uncertain future, with the prospect of early elections looming large on the horizon
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Euronews Editor-in-Chief Claus Strunz gives his view on the collapse of Germany's coalition government, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dimissed his Finance Minister and set a no-confidence vote for early next year.
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Britain's Conservative Party has elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader, becoming the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the UK. Badenoch succeeds former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose tenure was marked by the Conservatives' worst election performance since 1832.
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Former prime minister Rishi Sunak thanks Conservative Party workers and apologises for losing the general election in his āfinal conferenceā speech as leader during an event in Birmingham. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty arrive at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, his last as leader. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch was joined by shadow secretary for environment, food and rural affairs, Victoria Atkins as she visited J H and Son farm near Long Crendon on Thursday. The opposition leader headed to Buckinghamshire to speak to farmers about their concerns over the latest budget.
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Secret filming by ITV News has given a rare insight into dangerous cosmetic practices being carried out in some of Britainās high-street salons by 'wild west operators'. In a new ITV documentary - 'Britain's Backstreet Surgery Scandal' - Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to taking action against those carrying out these procedures. ITV News put these criticisms to Luxury Medical Aesthetics who chose not to respond to the safety concerns raised. When reporter Cree-Summer Haughton approached the owner outside her salon, she didnāt want to answer her questions. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer insists the arrest of a 44-year-old Turkish man suspected of being a supplier of small boats is a "significant piece of the jigsaw" in tackling Channel migrant crossings, but says he was "not pretending it's the silver bullet". The suspect was detained at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday after a joint investigation by Dutch and Belgian authorities, and the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA). Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man suspected of being a "major supplier" of boats for people smugglers operating the English Channel migrant crossings has been arrested. Craig Turner, Deputy Director for the National Crime Agency, said āhe has been one of the top targets for the National Crime Agency over several yearsā.
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Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds announces Labourās plans to create a pension āmegafundā to help unlock billions of pounds of investment in businesses and infrastructure. She said, āwe are looking at putting forward the biggest and boldest pension reforms in a generationā.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French Foreign Minister Catherine..
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