Pressure Mounts on Scholz for Early Confidence Vote Amid Coalition Collapse

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces increased pressure to hold an early vote of confidence in parliament following the collapse of his coalition government. Key members of the Green party urge for a December vote to enable snap elections, as the political landscape in Europe's largest economy remains uncertain.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing mounting pressure to accelerate a parliamentary vote of confidence after the collapse of his governing coalition. The dissolution of his three-way coalition has thrown Europe's largest economy into turmoil, leading to urgent calls for swift elections.

The Green party, a coalition partner with Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD), is advocating for a December vote of confidence. Leading voices such as Anton Hofreiter and Irene Mihalic have expressed their desire for an early resolution, diverging from Scholz's original timeline for January.

As political tensions rise, Scholz is urged to set the vote before the year's end to clarify Germany's political future. The conservative opposition, led by Friedrich Merz, seeks an election as early as January. Scholz is expected to address these issues in an upcoming TV interview.

(With inputs from agencies.)