Olaf Scholz, 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 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.
Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition
The date for the German federal election has been set for Feb. 23, earlier than Chancellor Olaf Scholz had originally proposed.
Germany's embattled Scholz trades blows with rivals as election looms
Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in a government crisis, traded blows with his rivals Wednesday in combative parliament speeches as all sides ready for elections in February. Scholz told parliament that spending on security or support for Ukraine are crucial but must not lead to cuts in pensions,
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.
Opinion | Germany’s Government Gets Mugged by Climate-Change Reality
Germany’s highest constitutional court ruled in November 2023 that the government’s climate spending must be paid for on the ...
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 Government Shakeup Puts Key Climate Laws in Limbo
Germany’s government shakeup means eight pieces of legislation ... They were already approved by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ...
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The sun begins to set on Olaf Scholz’s chancellorship
On November 6th long-bubbling rows in Germany’s three-party coalition finally boiled over, when Olaf Scholz, the Social ...
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Elon Musk calls Germany's Olaf Scholz a 'fool'
The sentence translates to: "Olaf is a fool." Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X, was reacting to a post ...
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Germany - Good News In Sight As Election Date Set For Feb 23
On the first question, it is rare for Germany to have an election out of cycle ... to hold the confidence vote in December ...
Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid
Scholz said he fired Lindner because he refused to suspend the “debt brake” — Germany’s constitutional cap on new borrowing — to allow for more funding for Ukraine. The issue has taken on greater ...
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Germany's Scholz defends 'unavoidable' dismissal of finance minister
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday defended his decision to fire ... Scholz called on lawmakers from Germany's ...