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Germany Faces Political Uncertainty as Coalition Breaks

After the collapse of the coalition, Germany debates the timing of new elections amid concerns of governmental paralysis.

  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to call a vote of confidence on January 15, with potential elections proposed for March.
  • Opposition leader Friedrich Merz advocates for an earlier election on January 19 to ensure a functioning government.
  • A majority of Germans, according to recent polls, favor an earlier election date than Scholz's proposed timeline.
  • The Bundeswahlleiterin cautions against hasty elections due to logistical challenges during the holiday season.
  • The current minority government aims to pass key legislation before year-end, but faces resistance from the opposition.
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