German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, paving way for snap election on February 23
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German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, paving way for snap election on February 23

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Of the 717 votes tallied, 207 gave Scholz their confidence, 394 did not and 116 abstained, according to a report German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a plenary session at the German parliament Bundestag on Monday. AP German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost the confidence vote, paving the way to a snap election on 23 February. Germany’s conservative opposition leader, who is expected to succeed Scholz as Germany’s next chancellor after the February election, said Scholz should have immediately called the confidence vote after the government’s collapse last month. Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck was “the face of the economic crisis”, said Merz, who charged that Scholz had left the country in “one of the biggest economic crises of the postwar era”. “Olaf Scholz was not able to lead the coalition successfully as chancellor,” The Guardian quoted Merz as saying, noting that the three parties “by the end didn’t belong together at all”.

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Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote

China Daily  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz talks at the start of a special meeting of the Social Democratic Party parliamentary group after losing the vote of confidence in the parliament in Berlin on Monday. CHRISTOPH SOEDER/AP German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote on Monday, paving the way for an early election in February. "While Lindner's departure triggered the vote, the …

Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote

China Daily  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz talks at the start of a special meeting of the Social Democratic Party parliamentary group after losing the vote of confidence in the parliament in Berlin on Monday. CHRISTOPH SOEDER/AP German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote on Monday, paving the way for an early election in February. "While Lindner's departure triggered the vote, the …

Why did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz face no-confidence vote and lose? What next?
6 days, 11 hours ago

Why did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz face no-confidence vote and lose? What next?

Firstpost  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a no-confidence motion, paving the way for early general elections on February 23, 2025. Why Olaf Scholz faced a no-confidence vote The 2021 parliamentary election saw Scholz’s party, the Social Democratic Party, achieve its best result in two decades, securing 25.7% of the vote and emerging as the largest party for the first time …

Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote
6 days, 18 hours ago

Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote

China Daily  

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence on Monday, setting up a federal election early next year. With the FDP walking away from the coalition that included Scholz's center-left Social Democrats, or SPD, and the Greens, the chancellor could no longer muster a majority in parliament and the confidence vote and snap elections were the only way forward. …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses no-confidence vote, triggers fresh election
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1 week ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses no-confidence vote, triggers fresh election

Hindustan Times  

The German parliament accepted Chancellor Olaf Scholz's invitation to withdraw its confidence in him and his government on Monday, clearing the way for an early election on Feb. 23 necessitated by the collapse of his government. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reacts inside the lower house of parliament Bundestag, on the day of a confidence vote called by Scholz to pave …

Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote; early elections on February 23
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1 week ago

Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote; early elections on February 23

Live Mint  

The German parliament accepted Chancellor Olaf Scholz's invitation to withdraw its confidence in him and his government on Monday, clearing the way for an early election on Feb. 23 necessitated by the collapse of his government. Scholz's three-party coalition fell apart last month after the pro-market Free Democrats quit in a row over debt, leaving his Social Democrats and the …

Germany set for snap election after vote of no confidence in leader Scholz
1 week ago

Germany set for snap election after vote of no confidence in leader Scholz

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy German chancellor Olaf Scholz has …

Germany's Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up Early Election
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Germany's Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up Early Election

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a plenary session at the German parliament Bundestag where he faces a vote of confidence, Berlin, Germany, on Dec. 16, 2024. Markus Schreiber via Associated Press BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s most populous member and biggest economy on course to …

Germany’s Olaf Scholz faces vote of confidence today, what to expect
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1 week ago

Germany’s Olaf Scholz faces vote of confidence today, what to expect

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will call on parliament today to declare it has no confidence in him, taking the first formal step towards securing an early national election following his government’s collapse German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to face a crucial confidence vote on Monday, a political showdown he is widely expected to lose. Interestingly, the vote, called by …

German Chancellor Scholz to ask parliament to clear way for new elections
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German Chancellor Scholz to ask parliament to clear way for new elections

The Hindu  

Chancellor Olaf Scholz will call on Germany's parliament on Monday to declare it has no confidence in him, taking the first formal step towards securing early elections following his government's collapse. The departure last month of the neoliberal Free Democrats from the three-way coalition left Mr. Scholz's Social Democrats and the Greens governing without a parliamentary majority just when Germany …

Germany’s Scholz loses a confidence vote, setting up an early election in February
1 week ago

Germany’s Scholz loses a confidence vote, setting up an early election in February

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s most populous member and biggest economy on course to hold an early election in February. Scholz leads a minority government after his unpopular and notoriously rancorous three-party coalition collapsed on Nov. 6 when he fired his finance minister in a dispute …

Germany stares at early polls as Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote
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Germany stares at early polls as Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote

India Today  

The German parliament on Monday voted to withdraw confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his government. During the confidence vote session, 207 of the 733 parliament members voted to express confidence in Scholz's leadership, while 394 opposed. According to Germany's constitution, the president can dissolve the parliament and call for an election if the chancellor requests and loses a confidence …

Germany set for new elections after Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote
1 week ago

Germany set for new elections after Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote

Al Jazeera  

After collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition, elections will take place on February 23, seven months ahead of schedule. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence vote in parliament, triggering snap elections seven months ahead of schedule. Scholz and the leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, Friedrich Merz, who polls suggest is likely to be the next chancellor, clashed …

Germany’s Scholz loses a confidence vote, setting up an early election in February
1 week ago

Germany’s Scholz loses a confidence vote, setting up an early election in February

LA Times  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a plenary session at the German parliament in Berlin on Monday, when he lost a vote of confidence. Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s most populous member and biggest economy on course to hold an early election in February. Scholz leads a minority …

Olaf Scholz: German chancellor faces confidence vote likely to lead to snap elections
1 week, 1 day ago

Olaf Scholz: German chancellor faces confidence vote likely to lead to snap elections

CNN  

CNN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a confidence vote on Monday he is expected to lose, paving the way for a snap election early next year. Scholz himself called the vote, and if he loses, he will have to ask Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to dissolve parliament in a process which would trigger fresh elections. Last month, Germany’s governing …

Germany's Scholz to face confidence vote
1 week, 4 days ago

Germany's Scholz to face confidence vote

China Daily  

By Earle Gale in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-12 03:23 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks to reporters, after a December 16 confidence vote request was submitted, in Berlin, Germany December 11, 2024. Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz formally set wheels in motion on Wednesday that will culminate in a general election at the end of February. The embattled national leader, …

Scholz sets Germany on course for an early election as he requests a confidence vote next week
1 week, 5 days ago

Scholz sets Germany on course for an early election as he requests a confidence vote next week

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz formally set Germany on course for an early election Wednesday by requesting a confidence vote in parliament next week. Five weeks after his three-party governing coalition collapsed in a dispute over how to revitalize Germany’s stagnant economy, Scholz’s office said he had requested the confidence vote in parliament’s lower house, or Bundestag, for Monday. The …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December
1 month, 1 week ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way for early parliamentary elections in February. “The date at the end of February has now been set and I am very grateful for that,” Scholz said, adding that he would try to pass important legislation through parliament …

Germany’s Scholz to request vote of confidence in December
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany’s Scholz to request vote of confidence in December

Al Jazeera  

Party leaders agree on dates for the vote of confidence on December 16 and a new election on February 23. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that he will ask for a vote of confidence on December 16, paving the way for early parliamentary elections in February. “The date at the end of February has now been set and I …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December
1 month, 1 week ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December

LA Times  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way for early parliamentary elections in February. “The date at the end of February has now been set and I am very grateful for that,” Scholz said, adding that he would try to pass important legislation through parliament before that, …

Scholz Seeks to Revive Prospects Ahead of German Snap Election
1 month, 1 week ago

Scholz Seeks to Revive Prospects Ahead of German Snap Election

Live Mint  

-- Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear on Wednesday, when Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes his case in a public address for another term, despite polls showing voters are overwhelmingly looking for a change. Scholz’s Social Democrats will tout the chancellor’s experience while criticizing the opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who heads the conservative CDU/CSU bloc and is leading opinion polls …

German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February
1 month, 1 week ago

German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, paving the way for a new parliamentary election as early as February, German media reported Tuesday. The expected vote in the Bundestag would come well ahead of original plans, marking a step to reach compromise between Scholz’s party, the …

Germany set for snap elections in February
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany set for snap elections in February

Al Jazeera  

Germany is set to hold snap elections on February 23, in an effort to establish a stable government following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition last week. The agreement between Scholz’s Social Democratic Party and the conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union and their Bavarian allies the Christian Social Union aims to restore political stability at a time when …

Germany set for snap election in February
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany set for snap election in February

CNN  

CNN — Germany is set to hold a snap election on February 23 after an agreement was reached among parties in the country’s fractured parliament on Tuesday. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democratic Party said that the main parties had agreed on the date for a snap election. Last week, Germany’s governing coalition collapsed after disagreements over the country’s weak economy …

Scholz agrees to snap election, but ‘lack of paper for ballots’ may delay polls
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1 month, 1 week ago

Scholz agrees to snap election, but ‘lack of paper for ballots’ may delay polls

Firstpost  

President of the German Electoral Commission Ruth Brand said it was a “great challenge in today’s world to actually procure the paper and carry out the printing orders” and cautioned against scheduling elections too soon after Christmas, a suggestion that has drawn criticism from the opposition, according to a report After Chancellor Olaf Scholz, under mounting pressure, agreed to consider …

Germany’s Scholz agrees for pre-Christmas trust vote, snap election likely sooner than expected
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1 month, 1 week ago

Germany’s Scholz agrees for pre-Christmas trust vote, snap election likely sooner than expected

Firstpost  

While German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had previously said he would hold a trust vote in January, he has now expressed openness to holding it by Christmas German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that he is open to holding a trust vote and subsequent elections earlier than previously stated. “If everyone sees it that way, it’s not a problem,” said Scholz …

Pressure mounts on Olaf Scholz for early confidence vote as Germany’s coalition fractures
1 month, 1 week ago

Pressure mounts on Olaf Scholz for early confidence vote as Germany’s coalition fractures

Firstpost  

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. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing mounting pressure to expedite a parliamentary vote of confidence, which could trigger snap elections following the collapse of his governing coalition. This …

Pressure builds on Olaf Scholz to bring forward German confidence vote
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1 month, 1 week ago

Pressure builds on Olaf Scholz to bring forward German confidence vote

Live Mint  

* Germany in turmoil after coalition collapse * Scholz under pressure to hold early election * Prominent Green party members call for early confidence vote By Tom Sims FRANKFURT, Nov 10 - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came under increasing pressure on Sunday to bring forward a vote of confidence in parliament that would pave the way for snap elections following …

'You, Mr Scholz, have tried and failed': Majority voters in Germany call for snap polls
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'You, Mr Scholz, have tried and failed': Majority voters in Germany call for snap polls

Firstpost  

While Scholz does not disagree with the prospect of snap elections, he has offered to hold them in January so lawmakers have enough time to decide whether to call early elections by March Germans want elections and they want them as soon as possible. Trust in Chancellor Olaf Scholz has hit a new low prompting the Opposition and now, according …

German govt in crisis as coalition collapses
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

German govt in crisis as coalition collapses

China Daily  

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-08 09:54 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz leaves the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, Nov 7, 2024. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for a vote of confidence on Jan 15 after his ruling three-party coalition collapsed on Wednesday following his announcement to fire Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid rows over …

German opposition hits out at Scholz for delaying confidence vote
1 month, 2 weeks ago

German opposition hits out at Scholz for delaying confidence vote

Al Jazeera  

Conservative leader wants confidence vote now, triggering January election, as poll shows more than half of Germans agree. Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz has slammed Chancellor Olaf Scholz, describing his decision to delay a confidence vote until next year as “irresponsible”. Merz, who leads the Christian Democratic Union, accused Scholz on Friday of being steered by “party-political motives” after …

German govt in crisis as coalition collapses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

German govt in crisis as coalition collapses

China Daily  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz leaves the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, Nov 7, 2024. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for a vote of confidence on Jan 15 after his ruling three-party coalition collapsed on Wednesday following his announcement to fire Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid rows over economic plans. Lindner and his Free Democratic Party, or FDP, have insisted …

Germany: Opposition not in mood to give Scholz time till January, wants trust vote next week
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Germany: Opposition not in mood to give Scholz time till January, wants trust vote next week

Firstpost  

Initially, Scholz said that a no-confidence vote should be held on January 15 so lawmakers have enough time to decide whether to call early elections by March. But Christian Democratic Union of Germany chairman Friedrich Merzis not on board with this plan as he believes an early trust vote could pave the way to elections in January Outgoing German Finance …

Scholz may have to call snap election as German coalition flounders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Scholz may have to call snap election as German coalition flounders

The Telegraph  

Olaf Scholz’s embattled coalition could be heading for collapse and a snap election, German media reported, amid speculation that ministers will not be able to agree on a 2025 budget. Mr Scholz’s coalition faced a similar dilemma ahead of last year’s budget, but then managed to cobble together an agreement, defying speculation of a government collapse. Earlier this month, Mr …

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