German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, early polls in Feb

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, triggering early elections on February 23rd. His coalition collapsed two months prior, leaving him leading a minority government. Scholz failed to secure enough votes, prompting President Steinmeier to likely dissolve parliament. The election will decide Germany's economic future and leadership amidst criticism of Scholz's economic policies.

German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, early polls in Feb
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, triggering early elections on February 23rd. His coalition collapsed two months prior, leaving him leading a minority government. Scholz failed to secure enough votes, prompting President Steinmeier to likely dissolve parliament. The election will decide Germany's economic future and leadership amidst criticism of Scholz's economic policies.