In response to the escalating tensions, Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to convene meetings with Lindner and Robert Habeck, with a crucial coalition committee meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024.

Coalition members are expressing their frustrations, with Lindner promising to resolve current disagreements quickly, while SPD leader Lars Klingbeil criticizes the ongoing disputes as detrimental to Germany's international standing.

The International Monetary Fund has criticized the government's lack of a clear economic strategy, highlighting the need for a coherent plan to stimulate business investment.

Despite a slight economic growth of 0.2% in the third quarter of 2024, the Bundesbank has labeled the German economy as being in a 'weak phase' since 2022, raising concerns about its sustainability.

Klingbeil has pointed to excessive bureaucracy, high taxes, and soaring energy prices as key factors contributing to the current economic challenges, calling for urgent reforms.

Habeck acknowledged the strain among coalition partners but emphasized that dissolving the government now would be reckless, as they have historically managed to make decisions under pressure.

Former Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel believes the coalition will endure despite its conflicts, as all parties fear the consequences of new elections.

Klingbeil stressed the importance of commitment from all coalition partners to navigate the difficult path ahead, stating they owe it to the country to collaborate.

Habeck suggested that resolving the 2025 federal budget is feasible, proposing that funds from the delayed Intel plant project could help address the budget deficit.

Critics argue that the government has failed to provide effective governance, likening the current political climate to a pre-election campaign filled with fragmented statements.

If the coalition collapses, several key legislative initiatives, particularly in social policy, may remain unresolved, including the Rent Package II and citizen income reforms.

Christian Lindner, the leader of the FDP and Germany's Finance Minister, has leaked a significant paper proposing a shift in economic policy, which could jeopardize the stability of the Ampel coalition government.