German Lawmakers Near Deal for Early Election in February
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats and opposition lawmakers are close to an agreement on holding an early election in February, according to government officials familiar with the talks,
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 plans February election after coalition collapse
Parties agree 23 February vote after chancellor torpedoed the coalition government by sacking finance minister.
Germany Sets Early Election With No Time to Lose
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Budget meeting scrapped as German parties wrangle over election timing
German legislators on Monday scrapped a crucial budget planning meeting as parties continued to wrangle over the timing of an election to end a period of political uncertainty after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition broke up last week.
Germany's coalition collapse triggers early election showdown
The Bundestag elections are scheduled for 23 February 2025, as reported by the dpa agency on Tuesday. German parties—the SPD, the Greens, and the opposition Christian Democrats—have agreed upon this date.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for ...
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In Germany, a man was voted to be mayor without even entering the race
In Germany, a man has won a mayoral election without even entering the race. The victory came as a surprise to the man in question, and after careful thought, he has politely turned down the ...
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Crisis-hit Germany Headed For February 23 Snap Election
UPDATES with confirmation of date for confidence vote, Lindner comments Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government ...
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Germany: Can snap elections restore political stability?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has sacked the country's finance minister and announced a vote of confidence. This could lead to early elections. Would that be a path to restore political stability?
German Disarray
The collapse of Germany’s coalition government marks a pivotal moment for the country, facing both economic strain and ...
Germany's Embattled Scholz Open To Talks On Early Election
About two thirds of German voters want snap elections as soon as possible after this week's collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ruling coalition, a poll showed on Friday.
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Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party
That "joyful day" underlines the sombre fact "that freedom and democracy have never been a given", Berlin mayor Kai ... in ...
Germany's upstart leftists chip at pro-Ukraine consensus
The SPD mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, said the Brandenburg party's language was "unacceptable". While Germany's state ...
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Is it possible for Germany to hold elections as early as January 2025?
Germany is thrashing out when a vote of confidence of the chancellor will be held, which would lead to snap elections. But with strict rules to follow, holidays and talk of paper shortages, are ...