Olaf Scholz faces confidence vote — and hopes to lose it

German chancellor’s widely expected parliamentary defeat is main route to trigger early elections under constitution

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Germany's Scholz faces a confidence vote. It's expected to lead to an election in February

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a confidence vote in the German parliament that he’s expected to lose
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Scholz hopes to lose confidence vote while Putin spins in annual phone-in

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Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had few alternatives after his three-party coalition broke up, is widely expected to lose when Parliament takes up the measure on Monday.
The New York Times - 4d
Scholz sets Germany on course for an early election as he requests a confidence vote next week

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has formally set Germany on course for an early election by requesting a confidence vote in parliament next week
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France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier Loses No-Confidence Vote

Prime Minister Michel Barnier will most likely remain as a caretaker until a replacement is named. But the vote could create a wider opening for the far right.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
French government topples after losing no-confidence vote. What happens next.

France could be set for months of potentially market-roiling political uncertainty after a no-confidence vote ousted the minority coalition government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
MarketWatch - Dec. 4
Barnier to face no-confidence vote on Wednesday

French government likely to fall after just 3 months in office over PM’s attempt to force through budget measures
Financial Times - Dec. 3
French government faces vote of no confidence

Yahoo News - Dec. 2
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?

Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...
The Guardian - Dec. 2

Olaf Scholz faces confidence vote — and hopes to lose it

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