German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently faced a dramatic trust vote in the Bundestag, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape.
The debate quickly turned into a heated prelude to the upcoming election, with Scholz defending his policies, including a €15 minimum wage and avoiding military escalation with Russia.
Opposition leaders, including Friedrich Merz of the CDU, criticized Scholz's track record, accusing him of economic mismanagement and lacking credibility.
Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck highlighted past policy failures under previous governments, particularly regarding energy dependence on Russia.
The trust vote, which Scholz lost as expected, has set the stage for an intense election campaign, with parties clashing over economic and foreign policy priorities.
