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German Political Crisis: Scholz Faces Early Elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces calls for early elections after the collapse of the ruling coalition. He's considering a no-confidence vote before Christmas and is pushing for key legislation before any potential vote.

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What event triggered the current political crisis in Germany?: The ruling coalition in Germany collapsed on November 6th after the FDP ministers resigned following the dismissal of the finance minister. This triggered the debate about early elections and a no-confidence vote.
When is the planned no-confidence vote in the German Bundestag?: Scholz doesn't rule out a no-confidence vote before Christmas, despite previously scheduling it for January 15th. He'll consider an earlier date if the parliamentary factions agree.
What is Chancellor Scholz's stance on early elections in Germany?: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is considering the opposition's demand for early elections, stating he isn't clinging to his post but proper election preparation is needed.
What legislation is Chancellor Scholz trying to pass before a potential no-confidence vote?: Scholz aims to pass several urgent bills before a potential no-confidence vote, including implementing EU decisions on limiting refugee inflow. This is partly to address criticisms of the government's handling of migration.
What is the opposition's position on the timing of the no-confidence vote and early elections?: Friedrich Merz, the opposition leader and a potential successor to Scholz, is pushing for an earlier no-confidence vote and early elections, ideally before President Trump's inauguration.

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