German party leaders Scholz, Merz 'pleased with results', seeking to shape policy, engage electorate
Scholz loses no-confidence vote against his government, triggering early electionsThe result paves the way for snap elections to be held on 23 February, with polls indicating Germany could be heading for a right-wing shift in power.
Germany’s Scholz loses confidence vote, triggering path to snap elections
'Lack of leadership in the EU': 'Severe' situation for French-German economic 'engine'
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