Olaf Scholz, Germany

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 Democrat (spd) chancellor, fired Christian Lindner, his finance minister, leader of the liberal Free Democrats (fdp),
Germany’s Olaf Scholz says he will ask for vote of confidence in December
Mr Scholz declared his plans for the vote of confidence one week after his three-party coalition government collapsed.
Scholz's Last Stand: A Pivotal Election for Germany's Future
Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges action on social benefits and tax reforms ahead of Germany's February snap election. Facing a conservative opposition surge, Scholz emphasizes balancing security with prosperity.
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’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 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
German chancellor Olaf Scholz confirms vote of confidence date, paving way for 23 February election – Europe live
Opposition leader Friedrich Merz announces plans to backtrack on climate action and tackle immigration control in wake of chancellor’s announcement
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
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year
German Chancellor faces crucial confidence vote amidst crisis
A political crisis persists in Germany. On 16 December, the Bundestag will vote on a confidence motion for Olaf Scholz's government. On Wednesday, the German Chancellor announced that he would formally request the Bundestag to vote on his government’s motion of confidence on 11 December.
Germany faces political shake-up: Confidence vote set for Dec. 16
A political crisis continues in Germany. On December 16, the Bundestag will vote on a confidence motion for Olaf Scholz's government. On Wednesday, the German Chancellor announced that he would officially request the Bundestag to vote on his government’s confidence motion on December 11.
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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 ...
Germany's Scholz 'very happy' about agreement on February 23 election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said he is "very happy" about the agreement reached by the country's main ...
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Germany’s coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government
Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition.
Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart
While the world has been watching Washington, Germany is quietly going into political meltdown. This is a very German crisis ...
Scholz calls for cool heads to pull Germany out of political crisis
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday demanded a calm debate from Germany's squabbling factions on setting the date for a snap ...
Germany’s Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses
Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could ...