Germany Prepares for Snap Election Amid Political Turmoil

Chancellor Olaf Scholz to hold a confidence vote on Dec. 16, leading to an early election in February after coalition collapse.

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Germany set for snap election in February, according to German public broadcaster

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Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition

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German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February

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Germany poised to hold snap election on 23 February

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to hold a vote of confidence on December 16, following the collapse of his coalition government. This move is expected to pave the way for a snap election on February 23, which comes as Germany grapples with economic uncertainty and a weakening parliamentary majority. Scholz's decision to fire Finance Minister Christian Lindner led to the breakdown of the three-party coalition. The confidence vote must precede the election, and there are concerns about the government's stability amidst rising tensions in the economy and public dissatisfaction.

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