German media are reporting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16.

In his first speech to the Bundestag following the collapse of his government, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday confirmed that he will submit a vote of confidence request on December 11, with the vote scheduled for December 16,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he would call a confidence vote on January 15, which could pave the way for a snap federal election in March.

Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear today, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz making his case for another term in a public address. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook breaks down the situation and what to expect from Scholz.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way for early parliamentary elections in February. He declared his plans during a speech in parliament,

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that he would be willing to call a vote of confidence in parliament before Christmas, a move that would pave the way for snap elections following the collapse of his governing coalition.

A political crisis persists in Germany. On 16 December, the Bundestag will vote on a confidence motion for Olaf Scholz's government. On Wednesday, the German Chancellor announced that he would formally request the Bundestag to vote on his government’s motion of confidence on 11 December.