Recent reports suggest that FDP politicians have been meticulously preparing for the dissolution of the Ampel coalition since September. Various scenarios were discussed in meetings attended by key FDP figures, including Marco Buschmann and Bettina Stark-Watzinger. These revelations have sparked outrage among SPD politicians, such as Labor Minister Hubertus Heil and Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, who accuse the FDP of irresponsibility.
A party spokesperson confirmed that internal evaluations were conducted, but did not elaborate on the specifics. The turmoil intensified with statements from new Finance Minister Jörg Kukies, hinting at a calculated collapse orchestrated by Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This accusation has further deepened the rift between the SPD and FDP, with both parties blaming each other for the coalition's downfall.
The situation has left the SPD scrambling to strategize their next steps, as discussions at their party conference in Offenburg focus on future leadership and economic policies. Meanwhile, the Green party, relieved by the coalition's end, is rallying behind Robert Habeck and Annalena Baerbock as their leading figures. The political landscape remains tense as parties prepare for upcoming elections.
