Olaf Scholz delivers plea for German unity ahead of confidence vote Chancellor makes fiery appeal in parliament for opposition support ‘for the good of the country’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024
German Chancellor Scholz Calls For Early Elections In February German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks vote of confidence for early elections in February following coalition collapse. Key figures prepare for campaign amids... Top News · Nov 13, 2024
German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – as it happened German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between parties The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024
Germany set for snap elections in February After collapse of governing coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote. Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024
Crisis-hit Germany Headed For February 23 Snap Election Germany, mired in political crisis, is headed for February 23 elections, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week. International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024
German Chancellor Scholz To Seek Vote Of Confidence German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks early vote of confidence following coalition collapse, potentially leading to a new election in February. Top News · Nov 12, 2024
Germany to hold snap election on 23 February President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024
Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an early vote. The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024
German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder election Head of electoral commission had said timing of early election could be affected by shortage of paper to print ballots The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024
Europe braces for a ‘swift and brutal transition’ to the world of Trump Experts tell Al Jazeera to expect pressure to buy more US weapons, a trade dispute, and possibly a trade war. Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2024
Germany's Scholz Says Ready To Hold confidence Vote This Year Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he would be ready to ask for a confidence vote this year to pave the way for snap elections. International Business Times · Nov 10, 2024
The Guardian view on Germany’s collapsed coalition: politics in the shadow of Donald Trump Editorial: A snap election triggered by Olaf Scholz will be crucial in shaping Europe’s response to last week’s events in the US The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024
In an increasingly uncertain world, we Europeans must be bold and build hope With far-right parties gaining support across the globe, it is crucial we collaborate with our neighbours and restore faith in democracy The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024
The collapse of Germany’s government will delight Trump – and his European friends The German dream of centrist, stable government has been dashed by geopolitical forces and the cult of balanced budgets, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024 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 chancellor in the coming election
International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024 Germany's Embattled Scholz Open To Talks On Early Election German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in crisis after his three-party coalition collapsed this week, said Friday he is open to talks on whether to move forward snap elections.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024 EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms
The Conversation · Nov 8, 2024 Why the German government collapsed and what to expect now The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has sacked his finance minister Christian Lindner escalating a long conflict in the German government and ultimately causing the fragile coalition between Social Democrats, Greens, and the Free Democratic Party to collapse. For once, Scholz, often mocked as a robotic speaker without emotion, appeared to…
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2024 German opposition hits out at Scholz for delaying confidence vote Conservative leader wants confidence vote now, triggering January election, as poll shows over half of Germans agree.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024 Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition’s odd throuple At times it felt like the three parties thought they were governing three completely different countries
Top News · Nov 7, 2024 German Chancellor Scholz Faces Confidence Vote Amid Government Turmoil German Chancellor Scholz's decision to fire finance minister triggers confidence vote and potential early elections amid economic policy disagreements.
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024 Scholz plans to lead with a minority government after coalition collapse Unexpected crisis throws Europe’s largest economy into political disarray
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 Pressure piles on Germany’s Scholz to hold quick elections after coalition collapses The political breakdown follows sacking of the finance minister
International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024 Ex-banker And Scholz Ally: Germany's New Finance Minister Joerg Kukies, Germany's new finance minister, is a former investment banker who has long been one of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's closest advisers, most recently as a state secretary.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024 Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Olaf Scholz’s sacking of his finance minister has plunged Europe’s largest economy into considerable uncertainty