Germany's Scholz pressed to call vote

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 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'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.
Pressure mounts on Olaf Scholz for early confidence vote as Germany’s coalition fractures
Europe’s largest economy was thrown into disarray last week with the collapse of Scholz’s three-way coalition and disagreements over how much money the government should spend to encourage growth and support Ukraine.
Germany's Scholz open to negotiate over vote of confidence date
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said he was prepared to negotiate over the date of a vote of confidence in his government, after the collapse of his three-party coalition. In Budapest for an informal EU summit,
Olaf Scholz signals willingness for earlier German confidence vote
Europe's largest economy was thrown into disarray last week with the collapse of Scholz's three-way coalition.
Germany's Scholz not expected to call vote of confidence on Wednesday
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will not table a vote of confidence in parliament on Wednesday, a government spokesman has confirmed, after days of political wrangling in Berlin. "I can reassure you that the chancellor will not call a vote of confidence on Wednesday,
Germany's Scholz says ready to hold confidence vote this year
Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he would be ready to ask for a confidence vote this year to pave the way for snap elections.
German parliament to hold confidence vote on Dec. 16, source says
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold a vote of confidence in parliament on Dec. 16, a source told Reuters on Tuesday, a move that would pave the way for snap elections following the collapse of his three-way governing coalition.
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 government collapse: Pressure mounts on Chancellor Scholz to trigger election
BERLIN — German opposition parties and business groups on Thursday urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to trigger a new election ...
Olaf Scholz: Germany's steady hand losing grip on power
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been dubbed the "Scholzomat" for a dry personal style bordering on the robotic, but also ...
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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 ...
Germany braces under collapsing government and looming Trump trade war
The re-election of former President Donald Trump has prompted uncertainty across Europe regarding security, geopolitics and ...
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Germany’s biggest parties agree on February 23 as election date
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party, the Social Democrats, and the opposition Christian Democrats have agreed on February 23 as the date for Germany’s snap elections. A CDU spokesperson confirmed ...
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Daily Cuts - Germany’s political crisis: Why Olaf Scholz risks losing his job
Germany’s fragile three-party coalition finally lost its strength and collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his ...