German chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses Bundestag for first time since collapse of government – Europe live
Opposition leader Friedrich Merz announces plans to backtrack on climate action and tackle immigration control in wake of chancellor’s announcement.   13:29Kate Connolly Merz accused Scholz of dividing 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’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
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
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.
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.
Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid
The government crisis that culminated last week with Scholz calling time on the three-party alliance plunged Germany into a new phase of turbulence. But ironically it also reinforced his status within his own party,
Germany set for early elections on February 23 after Olaf Scholz’s coalition falls
The decision follows the Free Democrats’ exit from the coalition, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz without a majority.
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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Germany’s Scholz to request vote of confidence in December
He said he would submit a request for a vote of confidence on December 11, so that the Bundestag can decide on this on ...
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Germany's Scholz defends 'unavoidable' dismissal of finance minister
Lindner's Free Democrats (FDP) subsequently withdrew from the coalition, leaving the chancellor without a majority in the ...
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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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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 ...
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Scholz claims ‘personal contribution’ to prevent Russia-Ukraine war escalation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, speaking in the Bundestag on Nov. 13, claimed he made a “personal contribution” to prevent escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to German tabloid Bild.
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German parliamentary committee to discuss election date
Following the collapse of Germany's centre-left coalition, the Bundestag's Committee on Electoral Review is due to meet on ...
Germany: Parliamentary leaders propose February 23 election
Germany's biggest political parties have agreed on a timetable leading to an early election in February after Chancellor ...