#GERMAN CONFIDENCE VOTE

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signs the motion for a vote of confidence in his office in Berlin. Photo by Steffen Kugler/ Getty Images

German chancellor submits motion for confidence vote, paving way to early election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent a request to parliament on Wednesday to hold a vote of confidence on December 16, setting a path to an early federal election next year after the collapse of his coalition last month.