German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, snap elections to follow

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Scholz won the support of 207 lawmakers in the 733-seat lower house, or Bundestag, while 394 voted against him and 116 abstained.
Voice Of America
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The outcome is exactly what Scholz expected when he announced his intention to hold the confidence vote earlier this month.
The Gazette
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Once parliament is dissolved, the election must be held within 60 days.
Free Press Journal
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This is mere months after the collapse of Scholz's three-party coalition government in which he was forced to lead a minority administration and rely on his opposition to pass new laws.
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