German Chancellor Olaf Scholz requested a vote of confidence in the German parliament on December 16, in a written proposal submitted to Bundestag President Bärbel Bas.

This comes ahead of new elections following the collapse of the three-party coalition after Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, leading to a political crisis in the country.

Forecasts suggest that Scholz may face challenges in securing the necessary support, increasing the likelihood of a loss in the parliamentary vote.