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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 2 developments

Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February. Scholz declared his plans for a vote of confidence during a speech in parliament on Wednesday, one …

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  1. German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February - The Daily Reporter

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    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, paving the way for a new parliamentary election as early as February, German media reported Tuesday.

  2. Daily Journal

    German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February (opens Daily Journal)

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    BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, paving the way for a new parliamentary election as early as February, German media reported Tuesday.

  3. Local News 8

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December (opens Local News 8)

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    Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February. Scholz declared his plans for a vote of confidence during a speech in parliament on Wednesday, one …

  4. Al Jazeera

    Germany’s Scholz to request vote of confidence in December (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Party leaders agree on dates for the vote of confidence on December 16 and a new election on February 23.

  5. Courthouse News Service

    Germany’s Scholz fast-tracks confidence vote that could trigger February elections (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    After public bickering between Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the opposition, he and the Christian Democratic leader have settled on a new date for a confidence vote. Potential ensuing snap elections would force a new governing coalition, likely with a new chancellor at the helm.

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