Today in the EU

Germany’s coalition government collapsed on Wednesday, setting the stage for the first minority government in over 40 years and possible snap elections - a turn of events that has European leaders worried. 
The breakdown, caused by long-running disputes over economic policy and budget constraints, culminated late on Wednesday when Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner after failed negotiations. 
This marks a significant shift in German and European politics, with potential consequences for European cooperation, especially as the continent braces for Donald Trump’s return to the White House. 
But how do European leaders view Germany’s political instability? 
To understand this better, host Evi Kiorri spoke to our Berlin-based reporter Nick Alipour.
[Edited by Daniel Eck]

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