Germany set for new elections after Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence vote in parliament, triggering snap elections seven months ahead of schedule. The vote on Monday came after Scholz’s fragile coalition collapsed, sparking a political crisis in the European Union’s largest economy. Scholz won the support of 207 lawmakers in the 733-seat lower house, or Bundestag, while 394 … Read moreGermany set for new elections after Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote