In a rare confidence vote in the Bundestag, Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his tenure amidst sharp criticisms from opposition leaders. Despite attempts to rally public trust for upcoming elections, his speech was overshadowed by political attacks, particularly from Friedrich Merz, Christian Lindner, and Robert Habeck. Scholz promised economic reforms but lacked self-criticism, evoking mixed reactions in parliament. With the government under strain and a looming election, the discussions primarily centered on political strategy rather than the substantive issues at hand.