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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The challenge of organizing snap elections in Germany
Germany's next election is to take place on February 23, 2025. The opposition has accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz of stalling, ...
Germany’s Chancellor Scholz announces he is firing his finance minister, which could undermine his three-party coalition
Germany’s Chancellor Scholz announces he is firing his finance minister, which could undermine his three-party coalition ...
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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 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 ...