Pressure grows on Olaf Scholz for early confidence vote as coalition faces crisis

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to hold a confidence vote earlier than planned, following the collapse of his coalition government. Two Green party members have called for the vote in December instead of January. The coalition fell apart due to disagreements over government spending for growth and support for Ukraine. Scholz had proposed a confidence vote on January 15, with a snap election in March, but opposition leaders want an election in January. Scholz has urged for calm discussions among parties to address the political crisis. He emphasized the need for agreement on potential legislation before any election is scheduled.