German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a parliamentary vote of confidence, which sets the stage for early elections on February 23. Scholz predicted this outcome, believing it would revitalize his party amid declining opinion polls. His three-party coalition collapsed two months prior, leaving him to govern as a minority leader reliant on opposition support. Scholz emphasized that the upcoming elections are an opportunity for voters to decide the country’s direction amidst pressing economic challenges and a fragmented political landscape.

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