Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz Calls for Opposition Support Ahead of New Elections
In his first appearance since the collapse of the ‘Ampel’ coalition, Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the Bundestag, urging opposition support for key legislative initiatives before the upcoming February elections. He highlighted the need to resolve issues such as cold progression in income taxes and the extension of rent controls. Scholz also defended his economic policies, emphasizing the importance of investment for growth, while criticizing the previous Union government for creating bureaucratic hurdles.