Germany's Scholz Kicks Off Process Towards Feb 23 Elections
Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday launched the process expected to lead to early elections on February 23 in Europe's biggest economy, which is mired in political and financial troubles.
Scholz Requests Confidence Vote Triggering February Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz filed a petition with the lower house of parliament requesting a confidence vote next Monday that will trigger a snap election in late February.
Germany's Scholz Requests Confidence Vote on Path to Election
If, as expected, Scholz loses the confidence vote, he must then ask the president to dissolve parliament, triggering fresh elections. Scholz has agreed with the opposition to hold the election on Feb.
Scholz sets Germany on course for an early election as he requests a confidence vote next week
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has formally set Germany on course for an early election by requesting a confidence vote in parliament next week
German Chancellor Requests Confidence Vote, Setting Up Early Election
Germany's post-World War II constitution requires a confidence vote because the Bundestag cannot dissolve itself.
Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had few alternatives after his three-party coalition broke up, is widely expected to lose when Parliament takes up the measure on Monday.
Germany's Scholz to submit parliament request to hold confidence vote
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set on Wednesday to submit a request to parliament to hold a vote of confidence, the necessary precursor to holding new federal elections after the collapse of his coalition last month.
Germany’s Scholz fields confidence vote following coalition collapse
Chancellor Olaf Scholz requested the vote be held early next week, setting the stage for a general election in early 2025.
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German chancellor candidate sets terms for supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine
The leader of Germany’s opposition and CDU/CSU chancellor candidate, Friedrich Merz, stated he would provide Ukraine with ...
German opposition leader sets condition for supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles
Friedrich Merz, leader of the German opposition bloc CDU/CSU and a candidate for chancellor, said he would only provide ...
Germany Set for Snap Election After Scholz Kick-Starts Process
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to file a petition with the lower house of parliament on Wednesday requesting a ...
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Germany Prepares for Snap Election Amid Coalition Collapse
Germany is set to hold a snap election on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed. The major parties ...
German opposition leader Merz arrives in Warsaw from Kiev
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, a top candidate for chancellor in upcoming elections, arrived in Warsaw on Tuesday ...
Scholz Gains Ground on Conservative Challenger Merz in New Poll
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gained further ground on conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz in a new opinion poll, ...
Germany’s conservatives could govern with the Greens, poll shows
Germany’s conservatives and Greens would have a majority to form a government after the snap election in February, according to a new opinion poll published Saturday.
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German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?
The centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Christian Social Union (CSU) sister party have gained the most in the polls, along with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD ...
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Likely future German coalition divided on energy, climate
There are several key areas where the two potential coalition partners disagree. Germany's conservative CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, is expected to win the snap election on 23 February ...
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Germany’s early elections: A conspiracy of all parties in favour of war and cuts
After the failure of the coalition of the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and Liberal Democrats (FDP), the three parties, together with the opposition Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Federal ...
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German CDU leader Merz comes to Kyiv - DW
Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Monday morning, December 9, DW reports.