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Germany's Coalition Collapse Triggers Early Elections

Germany's governing coalition collapses, leading to an early election following a planned vote of no confidence.

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Olaf ScholzChristian LindnerGerhard SchröderHorst Köhler

What is the reason for the early elections in Germany?: Germany's coalition government has collapsed, leading to an early election. The process for this is outlined in the German constitution, involving a vote of no confidence and the President's decision to dissolve parliament.
What happens to the government after the parliament is dissolved?: Following the dissolution of parliament, the Chancellor and cabinet (excluding the FDP ministers) remain in office until a successor is appointed. They continue government functions and can propose replacements for the departed ministers.
What steps will Chancellor Scholz take to trigger early elections?: Chancellor Scholz plans to call a vote of no confidence in parliament on January 15th. If he loses, he will ask the President to dissolve parliament, triggering a new election within 60 days.
What challenges does Chancellor Scholz face in governing before the election?: While the current government is a minority government, Chancellor Scholz hopes to gain the support of the opposition, the Union, to pass important legislation before the election.
Why is the use of a vote of no confidence to trigger early elections considered controversial?: The process of a vote of no confidence, particularly when it's intended to fail and lead to an election, is controversial. It differs from the intended use of the process to confirm government support.

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