The Ampel coalition's collapse dominated German media. Chancellor Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Lindner, leading to all FDP ministers withdrawing from the government. Scholz announced a confidence vote for January 15th, with potential elections in March. Opposition leaders demanded an immediate confidence vote. Transport Minister Volker Wissing left the FDP but retained his position, later assuming the Justice Ministry as well. Cem Özdemir was appointed Education Minister. Christian Lindner accused Scholz of deliberately breaking the coalition and announced his intention to lead the FDP in future elections. The CDU presented an immediate action plan. Debates on Germany's future governance and economic policies intensified. By evening, discussions shifted to the implications of the political crisis for various sectors and regions.