Germany Faces Political Turmoil as Scholz Prepares for Confidence Vote

With the collapse of the coalition, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is considering a confidence vote this year to pave the way for early elections.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed willingness to hold a confidence vote before Christmas, contingent on agreement between SPD and opposition leaders.
The Green Party and other political figures are pushing for a quicker resolution to the political stalemate, advocating for an earlier election date.
FDP leader Christian Lindner has ruled out rejoining a coalition with the SPD and Greens, instead eyeing potential partnerships with the CDU.
Concerns over election logistics, including paper shortages, have been dismissed by industry experts, who assure readiness for a timely election.
National polls show the SPD losing support, while the CDU remains the strongest party, and the AfD gains traction amid the political uncertainty.