Germany Faces Political Crisis After Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote

Germany plunges into political uncertainty as Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses a critical vote of confidence in the Bundestag, effectively ending his tenure as head of government. The dramatic vote comes amid mounting tensions within Scholz’s coalition government, which has faced increasing criticism over its handling of economic challenges, energy policy, and foreign relations.

The vote, held earlier today, saw a narrow majority of lawmakers declare no confidence in Scholz’s leadership. The collapse of his coalition government—composed of the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democrats (FDP)—marks a significant turning point in German politics. The. . .