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Germany's Scholz to trigger elections with confidence vote


Published on 2024-12-16 03:21:09 - MSN
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  • Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz will face parliament Monday to trigger the process towards February 23 elections, in the hope that he can weather a political crisis and win a second term. If Scholz loses the vote,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to initiate a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, which he expects to lose, as a strategic move to trigger new elections. This decision comes amidst ongoing political instability and a budget crisis, exacerbated by a recent court ruling that blocked the reallocation of 60 billion euros meant for climate initiatives. Scholz's plan is to dissolve the parliament and call for new elections, aiming to resolve the deadlock and secure a stronger mandate to address Germany's economic and political challenges. This maneuver, while risky, is intended to provide clarity and stability to the government's agenda, particularly in managing the fallout from the budget constraints and the need for a cohesive approach to climate and economic policies.

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