Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor

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 Democrat (spd) chancellor, fired Christian Lindner, his finance minister, leader of the liberal Free Democrats (fdp),
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 parliamentary election in February.
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 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
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 Scholz fast-tracks confidence vote that could trigger February elections
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 faces crucial confidence vote amidst crisis
A political crisis persists in Germany. On 16 December, the Bundestag will vote on a confidence motion for Olaf Scholz's government. On Wednesday, the German Chancellor announced that he would formally request the Bundestag to vote on his government’s motion of confidence on 11 December.
Germany faces political shake-up: Confidence vote set for Dec. 16
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 confidence motion on December 11.
Germany’s Olaf Scholz says he will ask for vote of confidence in December
Mr Scholz declared his plans for the vote of confidence one week after his three-party coalition government collapsed.
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Scholz stakes reelection bid on his ‘prudent’ Ukraine policy
With an early election coming in February, the German chancellor is depicting himself as the safe choice for preventing an ...
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 ...
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).
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Beleaguered Scholz Makes Election Pitch to Skeptical Germans
(Bloomberg) -- Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear on Wednesday, when Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes his case ...
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way for ...
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Germany plans February election after coalition collapse
The country was plunged into crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democrats, fired the finance minister and ...
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Germany's Scholz defends 'unavoidable' dismissal of finance minister
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday defended his decision to fire finance minister Christian Lindner last week, ...