Germany: Olaf Scholz lost the vote of confidence – The way is open for early elections
Elections are expected to take place in February with a likely date of 23 February
Germany: the Bundestag meets today to vote of confidence in Olaf Scholz
At 14:00 (local time) Olaf Scholz will address the plenary session of the Bundestag - After the withdrawal of the Free Democrats (FDP) from the governing coalition, the government has now lost its majority
Germany: Wave of layoffs in the chemical industry
Major players in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries are experiencing an unprecedented recession, with numerous plants closing or leading to cuts in positions and wages