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The fall of the Traffic Light Coalition—a coalition of Schultz’s Social Democrats, the Greens, and the Free Democrats (FDP)—marked a significant turning point in Germany's political landscape. In November 2024, internal friction led to an unexpected collapse when it was revealed that senior members of the FDP had been secretly planning to exit the coalition. As tensions escalated, cuts in financial policies and the inability to reach a budget agreement triggered a showdown, resulting in Scholz's dismissal of FDP Finance Minister Christian Lindner, citing a breach of trust.