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Germany set for early elections

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.

QuickTake on MSN · 8h

Germany’s Government Collapsed — What’s Next?

Germany’s ruling coalition led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz imploded after months of infighting between his center-left Social Democrats, the climate-focused Greens and the pro-business Free Democrats. The unusual three-way alliance was formed in 2021 with sweeping ambitions to modernize Europe’s largest economy.

CNN on MSN · 6h

Germany set for snap election in February, according to German public broadcaster

Germany is set to hold snap elections on February 23 after an agreement was reached among parties in the country’s fractured parliament on Tuesday, according to reports from public broadcaster ARD.

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Daily Wrap on MSN · 8h

Scholz seeks confidence as Germany braces for early elections

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.

The Financial Times · 14h

Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid

The government crisis that culminated last week with Scholz calling time on the three-party alliance plunged Germany into a new phase of turbulence. But ironically it also reinforced his status within his own party,

The New Voice of Ukraine on M… · 23h

German SPD members urge Scholz to drop out before snap elections

On Nov. 11, by Hamburg city parliament members Markus Schreiber and Tim Stoberock suggested that Defense Minister Boris Pistorius should replace Scholz as “Germany's most popular politician,” capable of leading the SPD to victory.

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Germany’s New Finance Chief Rules Out Federal Funding Freeze

Germany’s new finance minister dismissed fears the political turmoil in Berlin will trigger a funding freeze, pledging the ...

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Germany 2025 Budget Unlikely Before Election: Minister

Germany's government is unlikely to pass a 2025 budget before a snap election expected on February 23, newly appointed Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said Tuesday. "It is not realistic that the new ...

Germany government collapse: Pressure mounts on Chancellor Scholz to trigger election

An election could take place in late January, he said. "We simply cannot afford to have a government without a majority in ...

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Germany's Harsh Reckoning Is Also an Opportunity

Olaf Scholz’s YOLO move to blow up his government could be the greatest accomplishment of his chancellorship. German ...

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Explainer-Is Reform of Germany's Debt Brake on the Cards?

One option is to suspend the debt brake citing special circumstances. Germany reimposed the debt brake in 2024 after four ...

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The Netherlands follows Germany and others in bringing in extra border checks

The Dutch government will bring in extra checks at its land borders to combat irregular migration, similar to a policy ...

Early federal election in Germany: Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei declares war on all-party coalition of war and austerity

The end of Germany’s coalition government between the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and Liberal Democrats (FDP) heralds a ...

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