How the smallest party in Germany’s new coalition came out on top in coalition deal
05 December 2021 |
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The neoliberal FDP will be the smallest party in Germany's new government but it has landed key ministries and the all-important finance chief job. How much influence will the Free Democrats really have in the end?
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