Germany will hold elections in just over 100 days after chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD and the centre-right CDU struck a deal to bring forward a snap vote, writes Laura Pitel.

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,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came under increasing pressure on Sunday to bring forward a vote of confidence in parliament that would pave the way for snap elections following the collapse of his governing coalition.

The expected vote in the Bundestag would come well ahead of original plans, marking a step to reach compromise between Mr. Scholz's party, the

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he’s open to moving up a parliamentary confidence vote by several weeks to before Christmas, potentially speeding up the country’s early election to February,

German media are reporting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16

The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced a vote of confidence in his government following the coalition's collapse. This move could pave the way for early parliamentary elections, which pose significant political and organisational challenges.