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.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year

Germany's governing coalition had long been characterized by perpetual bickering and very little progress. Ultimately, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner found it impossible to get along.

Europe's largest economy was thrown into disarray last week with the collapse of Scholz's three-way coalition.

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian democratic (CDU/CSU) opposition, is pushing for a confidence vote before Christmas.

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Speaking to the public broadcaster ARD, Scholz acknowledged that an early vote was "no problem" for him and expressed his commitment to honoring any agreement made between his par

BERLIN - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Nov 10 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 three-way governing coalition.

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.