Germany’s ruling ‘traffic light’ coalition, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is in turmoil following the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Scholz accused Lindner of betraying his trust, igniting a political crisis that threatens to plunge the government into early elections by March. The coalition, which includes the Social Democrats, Greens, and the liberal FDP, is now without a parliamentary majority. A confidence vote in the Bundestag is scheduled for January 15, which could lead to snap elections amid rising tensions over economic policies and the impact of Donald Trump’s election.