German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed a vote of confidence on December 11, pivotal for deciding early elections slated for February 23, 2025. In a parliamentary address, Scholz defended his dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner, citing disruptive public disputes that hindered governance. Lindner’s party, the FDP, plans to withdraw all its ministers from the coalition government in protest. Scholz urged unity among parties to pass meaningful legislation before the Bundestag’s dissolution, while also reaffirming his stance on Ukraine by denying missile support.