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As the Trump administration reshaped the political dynamics across the world, Germany experienced its own turbulence. Following the November 2020 elections in the United States and with the onset of 2021, Germany faced governmental instability as the coalition led by Angela Merkel collapsed. With Merkel stepping down after 16 years, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by Olaf Scholz, emerged victorious in the subsequent elections but struggled to form a majority coalition due to a fragmented political landscape.