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Germany Faces Snap Elections After Chancellor Scholz Loses Confidence Vote

Germany prepares for snap elections with CDU/CSU and SPD leading the race amid economic and immigration concerns.

Under-fire Scholz To Trigger German Elections With Confidence Vote

Germany's embattled centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz traded angry blows with his top rival ahead of a parliament vote Monday that was expected to trigger the process towards February 23 elections.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024

German Chancellor Scholz Faces Confidence Vote Ahead Of Election

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a confidence vote in Germany, potentially leading to an early election and political shifts in the country.

German Chancellor Scholz loses no confidence vote ahead of February elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in parliament, paving the way for an early general election on 23 February. Scholz had been expected to lose the vote after his three-way coalition fell apart last month.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2024

Why the Franco-German engine that powered the EU is currently kaput

Beset by political crises and economic turmoil, the bloc’s two biggest countries are both at a crossroads

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024

Germany's Chancellor Scholz Requests Confidence Vote For Early Election

Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for early election in Germany after coalition collapse, facing challenges from Union bloc and Greens. Far-right party unlikely...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,020

Here are the key developments on the 1,020th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024

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Who is Friedrich Merz, the pilot politician tipped to be German chancellor?

CDU leader once sidelined by Merkel loves private planes, hates tax bureaucracy, and backs Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Our war dead 43,000 and Russia’s 198,000 says Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests foreign troops to protect Ukraine until it can join Nato; Ukraine’s president woos potential next German chancellor. What we know on day 1,021

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine

President Zelensky stresses that even with an invitation to the NATO military alliance, long-term protection would still be uncertain in the face of future Russian aggression

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Zelensky Urges 'Stronger' Aid From German Chancellor Candidate Merz

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday asked for more support from Germany against Russia while meeting with opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is leading opinion polls ahead of German elections in February.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy suggests foreign troops could be deployed to Ukraine before Nato membership agreed – as it happened

Leader says soldiers ‘could be present in Ukraine for as long as it isn’t part of Nato’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

Scholz, Rival Trade Blows As German Election Campaign Kicks Off

Three months before elections, Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz kicked off the campaign Saturday by attacking his conservative rival as cold towards the poor but a hothead who would play "Russian roulette" with Moscow.

International Business Times · Nov 30, 2024

From far-right gains to the economy: What’s at stake in Germany’s election?

Germans will head to the polls early next year after the coalition led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024

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International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

Pressure Mounts On Scholz Over Bid For Second Term

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was under growing pressure Tuesday to step aside as the top candidate of his Social Democrats (SPD) for snap polls in February, as the party heads for a historic drubbing.

German Chancellor Seeks Confidence Vote Amid Political Turmoil

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for vote of confidence, leading to early election in February after coalition collapse due to economic challenges.

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2024

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.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – as it happened

German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between parties

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Germany Faces Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Threats And Political Turmoil

Trump's proposed tariffs and Germany's political turmoil raise concerns about global economic stability and trade relations.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

Crisis-hit Germany Headed For February 23 Snap Election

Germany, mired in political crisis, is headed for February 23 elections, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

German Chancellor Scholz To Seek Vote Of Confidence

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks early vote of confidence following coalition collapse, potentially leading to a new election in February.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

Germany to hold snap election on 23 February

President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024

Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition

Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an early vote.

International Business Times · Nov 10, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024

Germany's Embattled Scholz Open To Talks On Early Election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in crisis after his three-party coalition collapsed this week, said Friday he is open to talks on whether to move forward snap elections.

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