Scholz says will seek vote of confidence in early January
By AFP
06 November 2024 |
9:09 pm
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said amid a deep coalition crisis that he will seek a vote of confidence in January that could pave the way for early elections. He said he planned to "ask for a vote of confidence so that the parliament can vote on it on January 15. This way, the…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said amid a deep coalition crisis that he will seek a vote of confidence in January that could pave the way for early elections.
He said he planned to “ask for a vote of confidence so that the parliament can vote on it on January 15. This way, the members of the parliament can decide whether to clear the way for early elections”, which could be held by the end of March.
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