Olaf Scholz, Germany

The End of the German Government: How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End
Germany's governing coalition had long been characterized by perpetual bickering and very little progress. Ultimately, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner found it impossible to get along.
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 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 sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition
The date for the German federal election has been set for Feb. 23, earlier than Chancellor Olaf Scholz had originally proposed.
Germany government collapse: Pressure mounts on Chancellor Scholz to trigger election
Germany's government coalition fell apart on Wednesday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister.
Scholz Seeks to Revive Prospects Ahead of German Snap Election
Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear on Wednesday, when Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes his case in a public address for another term, despite polls showing voters are overwhelmingly looking for a change.
Scholz to Make Public Address Ahead of Germany's Snap Election
Germany's election campaign kicks into high gear today, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz making his case for another term in a public address. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook breaks down the situation and what to expect from Scholz.
Germany Heads For Snap Elections After Chancellor Scholz's Party Coalition Collapsed
Germany faces snap elections after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapses, plunging the country into political uncertainty.
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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 says he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Explainer-Protecting democracy, adjusting taxes - which German coalition plans could survive?
Germany's political parties agree on few things after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed last week following months ...
Olaf Scholz signals willingness for earlier German confidence vote
Europe's largest economy was thrown into disarray last week with the collapse of Scholz's three-way coalition.
Justin Trudeau to Olaf Scholz: How Elon Musk, DOGE-in charge, is battling world leaders
US President-elect Donald Trump has named Elon Musk to head the newly formed ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE).