Germany's Scholz to submit parliament request to hold confidence vote

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends the cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, December 11, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

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  • Germany's political system however does not allow the head of government to simply call for new elections as it is designed to ensure stability and give other branches of power such as parliament and the presidency a say in such important matters.