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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February.
Germany's Scholz Requests Confidence Vote, Eyes Early 2025 Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to request a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, a move that could set the stage for a new parliamentary election as soon as February.
Germany's Scholz 'very happy' about agreement on February 23 election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said he is "very happy" about the agreement reached by the country's main political parties to hold early elections on February 23. Speaking in the German parliament in Berlin,
Germany’s Scholz fast-tracks confidence vote that could trigger February elections
After public bickering between Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the opposition, he and the Christian Democratic leader have settled on a new date for a confidence vote. Potential ensuing snap elections would force a new governing coalition,
Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian democratic (CDU/CSU) opposition, is pushing for a confidence vote before Christmas.
Germany government collapse: Pressure mounts on Chancellor Scholz to trigger election
Germany's government coalition fell apart on Wednesday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister.
Germany's Scholz would accept vote of confidence before Christmas
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that he would be willing to call a vote of confidence in parliament before Christmas, a move that would pave the way for snap elections following the collapse of his governing coalition.
Scholz Seeks to Revive Prospects Ahead of German Snap Election
Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear on Wednesday, when Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes his case in a public address for another term, despite polls showing voters are overwhelmingly looking for a change.
Germany: Olaf Scholz to face confidence vote on December 16
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face a confidence vote on December 16, paving the way for an early general election in February, the leader of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) in parliament said on Tuesday (November 12).
Five things to know about Germany's government crisis
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he will ask for a vote of confidence in December, setting the path for an early ...
German chancellor Olaf Scholz confirms vote of confidence date, paving way for 23 February election – Europe live
German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create ...
Scholz, fighting for survival, says Germans should not choose between security and prosperity
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday appealed to parties to pass measures such as raising child benefits and lifting tax ...
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Germany’s coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government
Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition.
Germany’s Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses
Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could ...
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Scholz vaunts ‘prudent’ Ukraine policy in reelection bid
With an early election coming in February, the German chancellor is depicting himself as the safe choice for preventing an ...
Germany braces under collapsing government and looming Trump trade war
The re-election of former President Donald Trump has prompted uncertainty across Europe regarding security, geopolitics and ...
Germany’s Merz Open For Deals With Trump, Calls Scholz Lame Duck
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who’s dominating polls ahead of an expected snap election, said he would look to ink ...