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 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.
Germany’s Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses
Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could undermine the ruling three-party coalition that relies on Lindner’s pro-business party.
Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian democratic (CDU/CSU) opposition, is pushing for a confidence vote before Christmas.
Germany plans February election after coalition collapse
Parties agree 23 February vote after chancellor torpedoed the coalition government by sacking finance minister.
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.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires Finance Minister Christian Lindner, leaving ruling coalition in disarray
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Lindner calls for 'immediate vote of confidence and new elections'
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German chancellor fires finance minister, collapsing coalition government
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Who is Christian Lindner, the finance minister at the centre of political crisis in Germany?
Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Wednesday, signalling the exit of the rebellious head of the liberal Free Democrats (FDP). Reuters Germany’s coalition ...
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