Which party did Helmut Schmidt's coalition allies switch to in 1982?
Free Democratic Party
Christian Democratic Union
Green Party
Social Democratic Party of Germany
Answer
In 1982, Helmut Schmidt's coalition fell apart when his coalition allies, the Free Democratic Party, switched their allegiance. This led to the end of his tenure as Chancellor of West Germany.
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