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
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’s Scholz Eyes December 16 Confidence Vote, Paving the Way for Election as Soon as February
The expected vote in the Bundestag would come well ahead of original plans, marking a step to reach compromise between Mr. Scholz's party, the
Scholz to Make Public Address Ahead of Germany's Snap Election
Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear today, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz making his case for another term in a public address. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook breaks down the situation and what to expect from Scholz.
Why Scholz caved on an early high-stakes German election
Today, our Berlin correspondent explains why the EU’s biggest economy is heading for an early election, and we report on the political chaos around the final European commissioner hearings. Context: Scholz unravelled his coalition last week,
The path to early elections in Germany
The ball is now in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's court after political party leaders in Germany agreed to hold early parliamentary elections on February 23. Here are the next steps: \- Scholz puts forward a motion in the Bundestag for a vote of confidence in his government – in the expectation that it fails as he no longer holds a majority.
Crisis-hit Germany headed for February 23 snap election
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 collap
Germany to hold early elections
Under a plan agreed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the opposition, Europe’s largest economy is now headed toward early elections in February.
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.
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 ...
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EXPLAINED: How new German citizens can vote in upcoming elections
That's still not set, but the most likely date right now is February 23rd, following a no-confidence motion in Chancellor ...
German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – Europe live
Scholz due to speak following announcement Germany will hold election on 23 February after break-up of ruling coalition. ...
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St Pauli leaves social media platform X: 'Hate amplifier'
St Pauli Hamburg has decided to leave the social media platform X, citing as a reason that Elon Musk, the owner of the ...
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Merz now wants to block everything in the Bundestag
In the struggle for a date for the new elections in Germany, the opposition CDU/CSU has now also shifted down a gear and is ...
German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election
German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s candidate for chancellor in the coming ...
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Germany's Bundestag approves motion to combat anti-Semitism
The German lower house of parliament, or Bundestag, has passed a motion to combat anti-Semitism in its first plenary session ...
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IT security: Bundestag secretly tests MPs' phishing resilience
The Bundestag is investigating whether MPs and their staff are being taken in by bait emails as part of phishing attacks. The offices of politicians from all parliamentary groups are said to have ...
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Scholz backs further support for Ukraine, given it doesn’t hinder Germany’s development
Germany should continue supporting Ukraine, but not at the expense of social and other government programs in Germany, and ...