Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The coalition between social democrats, liberals, and greens in Germany has collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his Finance Minister.
• Scholz will attempt to govern in minority until a vote of confidence scheduled for January 15.
• The CDU is urging for early elections in response to the current political climate.
• Scholz is likely to lose the confidence of the parliament, leading to early elections amidst a time of great instability for Germany.
• Polls currently favour the CDU / CSU, followed by the AfD, with the SPD in third place.
• Policy differences among members of the former coalition have contributed to the current crisis.
• Victory of Donald Trump could complicate Germany's economy and Europe's united front even further.
• France, a key partner of Germany in Europe, is also facing uncertainty.

Conclusion: Germany and Europe face significant political and economic instability as they grapple with internal and external conflicts.

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