Germany's Scholz faces calls in his party to abandon re-election bid
Olaf Scholz, Germany's least popular chancellor on record, is facing growing calls within his Social Democrats (SPD) to step aside and let his Defence Minister Boris Pistorius instead lead the centre-left party into next year's federal election.
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.
German Opposition Lambastes 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 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 political parties to hold early elections on February 23. Speaking in the German parliament in Berlin,
German Greens Press Scholz for Swift Election Timeline
Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government, the Greens have joined opposition parties in urging Chancellor Olaf Scholz to expedite the timeline for early elections. Initially, Scholz proposed a confidence vote in January,
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.
Germany’s Energy Transition Delayed by Scholz’s Snap Election
Germany’s government shakeup means eight pieces of legislation considered crucial for the energy transition are stuck in limbo until a new administration is formed next year, with the possibility they may not be enacted at all.
German coalition collapse sparks early election talks
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 motion of confidence on December 11.
Germany: Scholz urges cooperation ahead of snap elections
The German chancellor is addressing lawmakers for the first time since his three-way coalition collapsed last week.
Germany's Scholz wants fractured parliament to act to shield top court from extremists
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said protecting the country's constitutional court from extremists and populists was a priority ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Germany’s Merz Wants Deal With Trump, Calls Scholz Lame Duck
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who’s dominating polls ahead of an expected snap election, said he would look to ink ...
Scholz, fighting for survival, says Germans should not choose between security and prosperity
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday appealed to parties to pass measures such as raising child benefits and lifting tax ...