Following the collapse of the Ampel coalition, CDU leader Friedrich Merz has called for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to initiate a confidence vote immediately or by next week. The opposition argues that the coalition has failed, insisting on swift new elections. While Scholz plans to address the confidence question in January to facilitate upcoming legislation, opposition leaders, including CSU chief Markus Söder, emphasize the need for urgency, warning that delays could hinder the electoral process. Calls for immediate action are echoed by CDU officials, reflecting a growing demand for accountability in the political sphere.