Germany's government again at risk, coalition could be dissolved

The coalition in Germany is again in danger. Three days ago CSU, CSU and the Social Democrat Party agreed that Hans Georg Maaquen, the president of the Constitutional Protection, a German secret service that monitors the preservation of the founding document, leave the post.

The reason was his statements on the riots of right extremists, that there were no hunts against foreigners, and questioning the authenticity of a video, where extremists attack foreigners.

The SPD was the party that called for Maaão's departure from office. But German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer explains the DW, who initially defended his subordinate, after consultations in the coalition took him to the ministry.

The new post is practically higher than the old one, and Maaquen here will be paid more. This has provoked the ire of Social Democrats, among whom voices have been raised that question co-governance.

The party's chairwoman, Andrea Nahles, announced that discussions within its leading political force are continuing, and voiced optimism that a common line will be found. But there is a crack, and Nahles was forced to admit that Maaão has put the ruling coalition in Germany in great trouble.

These voices complain not only about the mass but also about Seehoffer, who they say is losing all size and leading the country into a state crisis.