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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Faces Confidence Vote Loss and Calls for Early Elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a parliamentary vote of confidence, forcing early elections on February 23. This decision follows the collapse of his coalition government, leaving him to lead a minority administration. Scholz views the early election as a chance to revive his party’s fortunes amidst economic challenges. While he called for significant investments, his party is trailing in polls behind the conservative Christian Democratic Union. The rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany party complicates the political landscape, potentially hindering the formation of stable coalitions in the future.

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