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 set for early elections in February after government collapse
The decision follows a budget fight that prompted Chancellor Olaf Scholz to fire his finance minister and announce a confidence vote that is widely expected to fail.
Opposition leader Merz: German election in February 'a good solution'
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has welcomed his party's agreement with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government to hold early elections in February. "February 23 is a good solution," Merz said in Berlin on Tuesday after a meeting with lawmakers from his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party,
German Opposition Leader Lambasts Scholz in Election Broadside
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz launched his election bid with a stinging attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz, calling the Social Democrat a “lightweight” and accusing him of sowing division in Europe’s biggest economy.
Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament
Speaking in the Bundestag, Chancellor Olaf Scholz asked the opposition for help to pass several items of legislation before the February election, but the conservative CDU is reluctant.
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Germany's Merz warns potential AfD voters to 'think carefully'
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Wednesday warned potential supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany ...
What's behind the rise of the far right in Germany?
With a federal election looming, far-right party Alternative for Germany is running second in the polls. Here's how it got ...
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Germany's coalition collapse triggers early election showdown
The Bundestag elections are scheduled for 23 February 2025, as reported by the dpa agency on Tuesday. German parties—the SPD, ...
German chancellor fires finance minister, collapsing coalition government
He said he would remain in office until January 15 and attempt to get the most important legislation done, suggesting he ...
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Study reveals surge in xenophobic and anti-Muslim sentiment in Germany
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party supporters exhibited the highest rate at 60.5%, while even supporters of ...
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Scholz coalition collapses, Germany heads for early elections
The embattled chancellor also said he would seek talks with the conservative Christian Democratic Union's leader ...
Split on Economic Policy Puts Germany’s Government at Risk of Collapse
A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country ...
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German coalition collapse a necessary step, unlikely to trigger a democratic crisis: Expert
Coalition partner Free Democratic Party’s obstructionist tactics were a major factor in the government’s ineffectiveness, ...
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German CDU leader distances himself from Free Democrats
Friedrich Merz, the head of Germany's opposition Christian Democrats (CDU), is discouraging voters from supporting the ...