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,
Opposition leader Merz: German election in February 'a good solution'
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has welcomed his party's agreement with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government to hold early elections in February. "February 23 is a good solution," Merz said in Berlin on Tuesday after a meeting with lawmakers from his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party,
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.
Facing economic challenges, Germany heads for February snap election
Germany is set to hold fresh elections on February 23, eleven weeks after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition, with sources on Tuesday saying the Social Democrats, Greens and conservatives had reached a compromise on timing.
Crisis-hit Germany headed for February 23 snap election
BERLIN: Germany, mired in political crisis, is headed for February 23 elections, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition collapsed last week.
German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February
German media are reporting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16.
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 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.
Germany plans February election after coalition collapse
Parties agree 23 February vote after chancellor torpedoed the coalition government by sacking finance minister.
German Lawmakers Agree to Hold Early Election in February
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats and opposition lawmakers reached an agreement to hold an early election in February, according to government officials familiar with the talks.
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German CDU leader distances himself from Free Democrats
Friedrich Merz, the head of Germany's opposition Christian Democrats (CDU), is discouraging voters from supporting the ...
Germany: Scholz open to new Merz talks, on old ground
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