German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced his willingness to bring forward the vote of confidence in the Bundestag to December, rather than the initially planned date in January.

This decision comes amid pressure from the opposition, which is pushing for earlier elections following the collapse of the coalition government.

Scholz's move is seen as a response to the growing demand for political clarity and stability in Germany.

The Social Democrats (SPD) are seeking an agreement with the Christian Democrats (CDU) on key political projects, such as child benefits and industrial relief, before setting a new election date.

While the CDU's Friedrich Merz has called for the confidence vote to be held immediately, Scholz has indicated that he will not adhere to this demand without a broader agreement.

The situation remains tense as both parties negotiate the terms for moving forward.