German Parliament Votes on Scholz's Trust Motion, Paving Way for Early Elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks to dissolve the Bundestag after losing majority support, triggering a potential February 2025 election.
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, aiming to prompt early federal elections after the collapse of his coalition government.
- The vote, expected to result in a loss of confidence, follows the breakup of the SPD-Green-FDP coalition and Scholz's inability to secure a parliamentary majority.
- If the Bundestag withdraws its confidence, Scholz will request President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to dissolve the parliament, which could lead to elections on February 23, 2025.
- The SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU have tentatively agreed on the February election date, pending formal approval from the president.
- Scholz and his government will continue in a caretaker capacity until a new Bundestag is elected and a new government is formed.
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