Only half of Germans see Scholz's coalition surviving as policy differences mount

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends the annual meeting of the Association of German Cities and Towns at a gathering in Cologne, Germany, May 24, 2023. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch

BERLIN (Reuters) -Only half of Germans believe the ruling government coalition will hold until the end of its legislative period, a survey showed on Thursday, as arguments among the three parties over climate policy and budget intensify and voter support withers.

A dispute over transforming Germany's heating system escalated within the ruling coalition of the Social Democrats, environmental Greens and pro-business FDP party this week.