Germany is a (the) key economy in Europe, hence the eye on German politics.

On Sunday in German Chancellor Scholz said he would be willing to call a vote of confidence in parliament before Christmas. Scholz had originally proposed this vote be held on January 15.

This'll set up an election, likely in late February or March.

Info via Reuters, more at the link, here.

Scholz looking sideways

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.