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Germany heads for early elections as Scholz coalition collapses

Germany heads for early elections as Scholz coalition collapses

  • Scholz said he would seek a vote of confidence by January 15 so that MPs “can decide whether to clear the way for early elections” earlier than scheduled
  • The Social Democrat leader spoke after firing his rebellious Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the Free Democrats in a dramatic night session of what was a three-party coalition
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Scholz denies halting German arms exports to Israel, pledges weapons

Scholz denies halting German arms exports to Israel, pledges weapons

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Right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) top candidate Bjoern Hoecke gives thumbs up on the day of the Thuringia state election

Far-right regional election win spells setback for Germany’s Scholz

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Update Starmer, Scholz seek reset in British-EU ties with bilateral treaty

Starmer, Scholz seek reset in British-EU ties with bilateral treaty

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Scholz promises new weapons controls after Germany knife attack

Scholz promises new weapons controls after Germany knife attack

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Scholz says US long-range missiles in Germany to help ‘securing peace’

Scholz says US long-range missiles in Germany to help ‘securing peace’

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Far-right gains in EU election deal stunning defeats to France’s Macron, Germany’s Scholz and Spain’s socialist PM

Far-right gains in EU election deal stunning defeats to France’s Macron, Germany’s Scholz and Spain’s socialist PM

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Germany’s Chancellor Scholz walks tightrope on trade and politics in China

Germany’s Chancellor Scholz walks tightrope on trade and politics in China

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Pro-Palestinian protesters heckle Scholz at book fair

Pro-Palestinian protesters heckle Scholz at book fair

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Germany calls for large-scale aid access to Gaza as Scholz heads to Israel

Germany calls for large-scale aid access to Gaza as Scholz heads to Israel

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Germany’s parliament rejects new opposition call to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Germany’s parliament rejects new opposition call to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine

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