Germany: Merz’s pressure brought results – Vote of confidence on 18 December and elections on 23 February
In the vortex of early elections, for the first time since 2005, the Eurozone's engine, Germany, is whirling - Only Scholz's party does not appear stronger in the polls after the split
Germany: Olaf Scholz avoids setting date for confidence vote – Strong criticism from opposition
The Christian Union and the Greens accuse the Social Democrat chancellor of inaction and call for President Steinmeier's intervention - Social Democrats call for the removal of Scholz and his succession by Boris Pistorius
Germany – Government coalition dissolved: Scholz dismisses FDP leader, Liberals withdraw ministers – Calls for Confidence Vote
The ousted FDP leader, Christian Lindner, also served as Finance Minister. The confidence vote is scheduled for January 15, potentially paving the way for early elections in March.