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In the latest row within Germany’s ruling coalition government, Finance Minister Christian Lindner criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck on Thursday over their approach to economic policy. Lindner heads the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), while Scholz is a Social Democrat (SPD) and Habeck is a Green party member. The three parties make up the German government, but they often squabble – much to the dismay of voters. “No, Mr Scholz’s proposals were not coordinated, nor were Mr Habeck’s,” Lindner told the ZDF public broadcaster’s evening news program. He was refe…

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