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 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.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year
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 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
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,
Kyiv Independent on MSN6h
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 ...
DPA International on MSN17h
Germany's Merz warns potential AfD voters to 'think carefully'
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Wednesday warned potential supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany ...
Hosted on MSN1d
Germany set for snap election in February
Scholz initially announced that he planned to hold a confidence vote on January 15, but he came under immediate pressure from ...
What's behind the rise of the far right in Germany?
With a federal election looming, far-right party Alternative for Germany is running second in the polls. Here's how it got ...
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 ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel8d
Scholz coalition collapses, Germany heads for early elections
The embattled chancellor also said he would seek talks with the conservative Christian Democratic Union's leader ...
Anadolu Ajansi12h
Study reveals surge in xenophobic and anti-Muslim sentiment in Germany
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party supporters exhibited the highest rate at 60.5%, while even supporters of ...
Jacobin on MSN15h
Germany’s Project for Europe Is in Tatters
For decades, German governments have pursued the project of a free-market European empire. Today the war in Ukraine and US ...
Split on Economic Policy Puts Germany’s Government at Risk of Collapse
A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country ...
Hosted on MSN1d
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 ...