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,
German SPD members urge Scholz to drop out before snap elections
On Nov. 11, by Hamburg city parliament members Markus Schreiber and Tim Stoberock suggested that Defense Minister Boris Pistorius should replace Scholz as “Germany's most popular politician,” capable of leading the SPD to victory.
Germany set for snap elections in February
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.
Germany's Scholz Requests Confidence Vote, Eyes Early 2025 Election
Speaking to the public broadcaster ARD, Scholz acknowledged that an early vote was "no problem" for him and expressed his commitment to honoring any agreement made between his par
Scholz's Greens Ally Joins Call for German Chancellor to Agree Quicker Election
German legislators on Monday scrapped a crucial budget planning meeting as parties continued to wrangle over the timing of an election to end a period of political uncertainty after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition broke up last week.
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.
Scholz seeks confidence as Germany braces for early elections
The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced a vote of confidence in his government following the coalition's collapse. This move could pave the way for early parliamentary elections, which pose significant political and organisational challenges.
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Scholz under pressure to stand down ahead of German election
They want Mr Scholz to step aside in a Joe Biden-like manner and make way for Boris Pistorius, Germany’s highly popular ...
Pistorius: Ukraine may become a source of new conflicts in Europe
EADaily, November 12th, 2024. If Ukraine fails to regain its lost territories and the country is denied membership in NATO, ...
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German poll shows approval for more defense spending as NATO steels itself for Trump 2.0
STUTTGART, Germany — A majority of Germans support significant defense spending increases, an outlook that coincides with the ...
Germany’s Olaf 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 — ...
Facing economic challenges, Germany heads for February snap election
Germany is set to hold fresh elections on February 23, eleven weeks after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing ...
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Germany Looks To Modernize Military Recruitment But Stops Short of Conscription
The German government approved a draft law Wednesday requiring young men to complete a mandatory survey about their readiness ...
Europe Enters New Era In Wake Of Trump Election
This is an election result of such great consequence that it will decide whether America’s hegemony is renewed, or that its ...
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German Cabinet approves new form of military service to boost troops
Germany's Cabinet approved legislation introducing a new form of military service on Wednesday, according to government ...