German President: Early parliamentary elections in February are 'realistic'
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes that early elections to the Bundestag could take place in February 2025. However, this is possible if Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government fails to receive a vote of confidence,
German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February
German media are reporting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16.
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 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
Germany's Scholz To Face Confidence Vote On Dec 16: Party
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face a confidence vote on December 16, paving the way for an early general election in February, the leader of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) in parliament said on Tuesday.
Germany's Scholz to face December 16 confidence vote ahead of February election
The government of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face a confidence vote on December 16 ahead of new parliamentary elections expected to be scheduled for February 23, following the shock collapse of the chancellor's three-party coalition last week.
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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German parliamentary committee to discuss election date
Following the collapse of Germany's centre-left coalition, the Bundestag's Committee on Electoral Review is due to meet on ...
Germany’s New Finance Chief Rules Out Federal Funding Freeze
Germany’s new finance minister dismissed fears the political turmoil in Berlin will trigger a funding freeze, pledging the ...
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Merz now wants to block everything in the Bundestag
In the struggle for a date for the new elections in Germany, the opposition CDU/CSU has now also shifted down a gear and is ...
Early federal election in Germany: Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei declares war on all-party coalition of war and austerity
The end of Germany’s coalition government heralds a further intensification of the class struggle and the pro-war policy. The ...
German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election
German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s candidate for chancellor in the coming ...
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Germany’s economy is in trouble. The government’s collapse and Trump’s return bring more risk
The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition and President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House are ...
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IT security: Bundestag secretly tests MPs' phishing resilience
The Bundestag is investigating whether MPs and their staff are being taken in by bait emails as part of phishing attacks. The offices of politicians from all parliamentary groups are said to have ...
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The path to early elections in Germany
The ball is now in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's court after political party leaders in Germany agreed to hold early parliamentary ...