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 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.
German Lawmakers Agree on Date for Snap Election in New Year
After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.
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
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
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’s main parties agree to hold snap elections in February
Germany will hold snap elections on February 23, under a new plan agreed on Tuesday between Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats and the centre-right opposition. Under the deal, Scholz will table a confidence vote in his government on December 16,
Germany's Scholz To Face Confidence Vote On Dec 16: Party
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.
Germany set for early elections on February 23 after coalition falls
Germany is set to head to the polls on February 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's centre-left coalition, sources have told dpa. Parliamentary leaders from the country's largest political parties - Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) and the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) - reached an agreement on Tuesday,
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).
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.
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Germany's coalition collapse triggers early election showdown
Initial polls indicate that the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) is leading, with the ...
German chancellor fires finance minister, collapsing coalition government
He said he would remain in office until January 15 and attempt to get the most important legislation done, suggesting he ...
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An intervention from Germany’s opposition could prove important to the EU’s approach to migration
Germany’s major opposition party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has now taken the position that the right to asylum has been too broadly defined by the courts and needs to be “stripped ...
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Possible future German chancellor makes ambiguous statement on Ukraine
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Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why
Germany’s governing coalition has collapsed after disagreements over the country’s weak economy led Chancellor Olaf Scholz to ...
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Christian Democratic Workers and the Forging of German Democracy, 1920–1980
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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 ...