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 set for snap election in February, according to German public broadcaster
Germany is set to hold snap elections on February 23 after an agreement was reached among parties in the country’s fractured parliament on Tuesday, according to reports from public broadcaster ARD.
German Lawmakers Agree on Date for Snap Election in New Year
After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.
Scholz’s Party Agrees to Hold Early German Vote in February
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats and opposition lawmakers reached an agreement to hold an early federal election on Feb. 23, according to government officials familiar with the talks,
Germany’s main parties agree to hold snap elections in February
Germany will hold snap elections on February 23, under a new plan agreed on Tuesday between Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats and the centre-right opposition. Under the deal, Scholz will table a confidence vote in his government on December 16,
Germany set to hold snap election on Feb 23
Germany’s biggest political parties have reportedly agreed on a timetable leading to an early general election on Feb 23.
Germany snap elections expected for February
Media reports say Germany's biggest political parties have reached agreement on a timetable leading towards a snap election after the governing coalition collapsed last week. DW has more.
Germany’s biggest parties agree on February 23 as election date
A CDU spokesperson confirmed that the parties had jointly proposed the date, while noting that it was up to Germany’s president to schedule the vote. “He alone decides in the end,” the person said. Under the plan approved by the SPD and CDU,
German investor morale falls, rattled by Trump and coalition collapse
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German Interior Minister Warns of Cyber Threat Ahead of Elections
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German inflation confirmed at 2.4% in October
German inflation rose to 2.4% in October, the federal statistics office said on Tuesday, confirming preliminary data.
Richard Allen Found Guilty of Murdering Libby German and Abby Williams in Delphi Murders Trial
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Olaf Scholz Signals Willingness for Earlier German Confidence Vote
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Analysis-German government collapse could have silver lining for Europe's markets
The collapse of Germany's government could have a silver lining for the euro zone's ailing economy with potentially higher ...
German political woes help sink the euro
The euro is trading at its lowest since April. A broadly stronger dollar is part of the story, but investors also can't ...