Economist Podcasts Scholz fired: Germany calls snap election
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Dec 17, 2024 
In this discussion, Leo Marani, Asia correspondent for The Economist based in Mumbai, dives deep into India's waste management crisis, spotlighting Pamjin's successful transformation into a clean city. He addresses the history of waste challenges and the essential role of community involvement. The podcast also explores the political chaos in Germany as Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a confidence vote, leading to impending snap elections, and discusses the implications this has for voter priorities amid economic stagnation.
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Snap Election in Germany
- Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, leading to a snap election in February.
- This is the sixth such vote in post-war German history.
Coalition Collapse
- The collapse of the three-party coalition, triggered by the sacking of the finance minister, led to the current situation.
- Scholz now leads a minority government, necessitating an early election.
Political Platforms
- The Christian Democrats, led by Friedrich Merz, are likely to be the next chancellor.
- Their manifesto includes tax cuts, a harsher stance on migration, and a more robust approach to Ukraine.