German Bundestag Withdraws Confidence from Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Leading to Likely New Elections
The German Bundestag has withdrawn its confidence from Chancellor Olaf Scholz following a parliamentary vote where he failed to secure the necessary majority. With 207 votes in favor and 394 against, Scholz is set to request the dissolution of the Bundestag from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. New elections are anticipated on February 23, following the breakdown of the coalition government over disputes regarding fiscal policies. This marks a significant political shift in Germany, with historical implications as it is the sixth such vote of confidence in the country’s history.