Germany plans Feb. election

Germany plans February election after coalition collapse
Germany is set to hold elections on 23 February, following the collapse of the governing coalition. The country was plunged into crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democrats, fired the finance minister and coalition partner, Christian ...
What the Collapse of Germany’s Ruling Coalition Means
After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time.
Germany’s coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government
Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition.
Germany's coalition collapse brings more pain to its ailing economy
The collapse of Germany's ruling coalition is set to bring more economic pain in the months ahead and just a glimmer of hope for Europe's ailing economic giant if, and that is a big if, it can lead to a less fractious government and more coherent policies.
Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering
After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election.
Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition
Germany is set to hold a federal election on Feb. 23, according to sources within the parliamentary group of Scholz' social democratic party (SPD). This is earlier than Chancellor Olaf Scholz had originally proposed after his ruling coalition collapsed last week.
Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian democratic (CDU/CSU) opposition, is pushing for a confidence vote before Christmas.
Germany’s fractious coalition falls apart—and how!
E ARLY IN THE morning of November 6th, as Europe digested the result of America’s presidential election, three senior figures in Germany’s government were huddling for crisis talks in Berlin. But Olaf Scholz,
Germany’s Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses
Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could undermine the ruling three-party coalition that relies on Lindner’s pro-business party.
Germany to continue supporting Ukraine in 2025 despite coalition collapse – Reuters
Germany will be able to provide most of its support to Ukraine even if the coalition's collapse prevents the timely approval of the 2025 budget. Source: Reuters, citing sources from the budget committee,
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.
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Germany's Ukraine support for 2025 is safe despite coalition break-up, sources say
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Five things to know about Germany's government crisis
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he will ask for a vote of confidence in December, setting the path for an early ...
German chancellor Olaf Scholz confirms vote of confidence date, paving way for 23 February election – Europe live
Opposition leader Friedrich Merz announces plans to backtrack on climate action and tackle immigration control in wake of ...
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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 ...