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Why the Franco-German engine that powered the EU is currently kaput

Beset by political crises and economic turmoil, the bloc’s two biggest countries are both at a crossroads

The Guardian - UK

Who is Friedrich Merz, the pilot politician tipped to be German chancellor?

CDU leader once sidelined by Merkel loves private planes, hates tax bureaucracy, and backs Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Free Democrats Leader Resigns Amid Government Departure Controversy

Resignation of German political party's general secretary over internal document controversy and coalition collapse leads to election uncertainty.

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Senior figure with Scholz's ex-allies quits over 'D-Day' paper on German government collapse

A senior figure in the party whose departure from Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition three weeks ago put Germany on the road to an early election has resigned in a furor over an internal document whose title referred to “D-Day.”

The Independent UK

Scholz to lead SPD into snap German election after Pistorius withdraws

The Guardian - UK

From far-right gains to the economy: What’s at stake in Germany’s election?

Germans will head to the polls early next year after the coalition led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed.

Al Jazeera

Pressure Mounts On Scholz Over Bid For Second Term

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was under growing pressure Tuesday to step aside as the top candidate of his Social Democrats (SPD) for snap polls in February, as the party heads for a historic drubbing.

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Scholz under pressure to stand aside for Pistorius before German election

Senior SDP figures hold talks on candidate for chancellor amid speculation about switch to popular defence minister

The Guardian - UK

Scholz's party struggles to quell debate over whether he should seek a second term as German leader

While Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets world leaders in Brazil, a discussion is swirling in his party at home about whether he should seek a second term as German leader in an early election expected in February

The Independent UK

Free Democrats reportedly planned German coalition exit weeks before final split

Pro-business party internally referred to its plans as ‘D-day’

The Guardian - UK

Shrinking GDP forecast adds to German woes after coalition collapse

European Commission figures predict German economy, usually the engine of the EU, will contract O.1% this year

The Guardian - UK

St. Pauli Leaves Twitter, Citing Hate And Election Influence

St. Pauli leaves X due to hate speech concerns before German elections, endorsing Bluesky. Concerns over social media's role in shaping public discourse hi...

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German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a 'hate machine' under Musk

German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying the social media platform has become a “hate machine” that could influence upcoming German elections

The Independent UK

Share your thoughts about the collapse of the German coalition government and the snap election

We’re interested to hear how people feel about the collapse of German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government, and which issues may decide their vote at the general election

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Olaf Scholz delivers plea for German unity ahead of confidence vote

Chancellor makes fiery appeal in parliament for opposition support ‘for the good of the country’

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German Chancellor Scholz Calls For Early Elections In February

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks vote of confidence for early elections in February following coalition collapse. Key figures prepare for campaign amids...

The Guardian - UK

German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – as it happened

German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between parties

Al Jazeera

Germany set for snap elections in February

After collapse of governing coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.

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International Business Times

Crisis-hit Germany Headed For February 23 Snap Election

Germany, mired in political crisis, is headed for February 23 elections, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

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German Chancellor Scholz To Seek Vote Of Confidence

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks early vote of confidence following coalition collapse, potentially leading to a new election in February.

The Guardian - UK

Germany to hold snap election on 23 February

President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives

The Conversation

Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition

Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an early vote.

The Guardian - UK

German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder election

Head of electoral commission had said timing of early election could be affected by shortage of paper to print ballots

Al Jazeera

Europe braces for a ‘swift and brutal transition’ to the world of Trump

Experts tell Al Jazeera to expect pressure to buy more US weapons, a trade dispute, and possibly a trade war.

International Business Times

Germany's Scholz Says Ready To Hold confidence Vote This Year

Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he would be ready to ask for a confidence vote this year to pave the way for snap elections.

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