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Olaf Scholz, Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February.

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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.

USA Today · 6d

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.

France24 (Video) on MSN · 21h

Germany's Scholz to face confidence vote on Dec 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.

Daily Wrap on MSN · 1d

Scholz seeks confidence as Germany braces for early elections

The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced a vote of confidence in his government following the coalition's collapse. This move could pave the way for early parliamentary elections, which pose significant political and organisational challenges.

Germany sets early election date for Feb.

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Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition

The date for the German federal election has been set for Feb. 23, earlier than Chancellor Olaf Scholz had originally proposed.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Germany set for early elections in February after government collapse

The decision follows a budget fight that prompted Chancellor Olaf Scholz to fire his finance minister and announce a confidence vote that is widely expected to fail.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Germany set for snap election in February, according to German public broadcaster

Germany is set to hold snap elections on February 23 after an agreement was reached among parties in the country’s fractured parliament on Tuesday, according to reports from public broadcaster ARD.

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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 ...

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Ousted by Merkel, potential Chancellor Friedrich Merz is looking to fix the country she broke

For the second time in his life, Friedrich Merz is a step away from taking charge of Germany. Losing the fight to control the ...

Germany's Lindner says conservative Merz likely next chancellor

The leader of Germany's pro-business Free Democrats (FDP) on Tuesday said he believes the winner of national elections set to ...

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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 ...

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Explainer-Is reform of Germany's debt brake on the cards?

A new government beckons in Germany after the implosion of its ruling coalition, but it will face the same question: whether ...

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Germany's embattled Scholz trades blows with rivals as election looms

Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in a government crisis, traded blows with his rivals Wednesday in combative ...

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Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament

Speaking in the Bundestag, Chancellor Olaf Scholz asked the opposition for help to pass several items of legislation before ...

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