Germany's Scholz loses a confidence vote, triggering new elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had hoped for this outcome when he called for the confidence vote, analysts say. His aim: to win fresh elections in February and come back with a stronger mandate.

Germany's Scholz loses a confidence vote, triggering new elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a plenary session at the German Bundestag, where he faces a vote of confidence, Berlin, Germany, on Monday.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had hoped for this outcome when he called for the confidence vote, analysts say. His aim: to win fresh elections in February and come back with a stronger mandate.

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