Christian Lindner, leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz of deception and a failure to lead, demanding an immediate vote of confidence and new elections. Lindner criticized Scholz for prioritizing debt relief over an agreement on the 2025 budget, labeling this a breach of their coalition agreement. He expressed his desire to lead the FDP’s campaign for future elections, acknowledging the frustrations within the party due to unresolved coalition disputes. Lindner emphasized that political responsibility should not be used as a campaign headquarters.

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