Majority of Germans support snap elections as trust in Chancellor Scholz declines

A recent poll shows that 65% of Germans want snap elections, following a decline in trust for Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His three-party coalition has faced turmoil, leading to calls for immediate elections from the opposition and the public. Scholz has suggested holding elections in January, allowing lawmakers time to decide on early elections by March. However, the conservative opposition and most voters prefer a quicker resolution. The political crisis intensified after Scholz fired his finance minister, Christian Lindner, over economic disagreements. Scholz has appointed Joerg Kukies as the new finance minister amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges.