Scholz 'question of trust: drama in the Bundestag - new elections are imminent!

Scholz 'question of trust: drama in the Bundestag - new elections are imminent!

In a dramatic session of the Bundestag, Chancellor Olaf Scholz asked the question of trust today to enable new elections. According to Merkur , the goal of the SPD politician was clear to initiate new elections on February 23, 2025. Scholz justified his step with the reference to the need for reforms and investments in order to counter the continued crises. In his speech, he particularly criticized the Union's pension plans as "highly unfair" and appealed to the MPs of taking responsibility for the citizens.

political reactions and events in the Bundestag

The reactions to Scholz 'announcement were sometimes violent. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz pointed out that Scholz "did not deserve trust" and expressed concerns about the chancellor's economic skills. His statements were supported by the parliamentary group leader of other parties who accused Scholz lack of humility and self -reflection. According to Image , the coordination will take place this in the afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Political direction of Germany.

The session ends with a name. Scholz hopes that his strategy will be pondered so that the Bundestag can be dissolved if he received no majority. The political spectacle about the question of trust is seen as a crucial moment on the way to the new elections in 2025.