Chancellor Olaf Scholz has initiated a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, aiming for early elections on February 23, 2025. This move comes after the collapse of the governing coalition, as Scholz seeks to demonstrate his ability to secure parliamentary support. The outcome appears bleak, as he is not expected to gain the necessary majority, potentially leading to the dissolution of the Bundestag by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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