German opposition hits out at Scholz for delaying confidence vote

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz for delaying a confidence vote until next year, calling it “irresponsible” and driven by party-political motives. Despite calls for an immediate vote following the collapse of the coalition government, Scholz remains firm on his decision, leading to a potential delay in new elections until March. The European Union faces leadership challenges as Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck eyes a bid for chancellor, while tensions with the US under President Donald Trump loom, with the majority of Germans supporting an early election.

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