Scholz Calls for Snap German Election as Coalition Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed his Finance Minister Christian Lindner, stripping the three-party alliance of its parliamentary majority and raising the prospect of an early election.
Germany faces snap election as Scholz's coalition crumbles
Germany's ruling coalition collapsed on Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister and paved the way for a snap election, triggering political chaos in Europe's largest economy hours after Donald Trump won the U.
Scholz sets stage for German snap election as government collapses
Germany’s chancellor said a confidence vote will first take place on Jan. 15 after announcing he would fire his finance minister.
Germany Heads to Snap Election as Coalition Fractures
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Germany's Scholz to call confidence vote, sees snap election in March
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he would call a confidence vote on January 15, which could pave the way for a snap federal election in March.
German Chancellor Scholz Calls for Snap Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a snap election after his three-way coalition collapsed over how to revive the country's economy. The political crisis came to a head after Scholz dismissed finance minister Christian Lindner.
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Video: Germany faces snap election as Scholz sacks finance minister | REUTERS
Germany faces snap election as Scholz sacks finance minister | REUTERS Germany's ruling coalition collapsed as Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister Christian Lindner and paved the way for a snap election,
Germany's Leader Expected to Lead Country With Minority Government After Coalition Collapse
After German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dramatically fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats in a late-night move after a marathon of crisis meetings, the three remaining ministers of the Free Democrats also resigned later at night effectively leading to the government coalition's collapse.
Germany can still function after coalition collapse, Vice Chancellor says
Germany is still capable of functioning after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister, spelling an end to his fractious coalition and paving the way for new elections, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said on Thursday.
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Germany may hold snap election next year as Scholz’s coalition collapses
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Election Day, Selfies and Voting, What Could Go Wrong? A Lot Today
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