Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz has announced plans to initiate a confidence vote following the departure of the FDP from his coalition, aiming to hold elections by late March 2025. His approach has drawn both support and criticism, echoing past instances where German chancellors have used confidence votes to pave the way for new elections. Historically, leaders like Willy Brandt, Helmut Kohl, and Gerhard Schröder employed similar strategies, sometimes facing legal and public scrutiny. As Scholz considers a faster timeline, the political landscape remains contentious amid calls for clearer governance.

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