BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 16: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) speaks to Economy and Climate Protection Minister and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (L) ahead of a vote of confidence at the Bundestag on December 16, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Scholz requested the vote be held following the collapse of the three-party federal coalition in November. A majority of parliamentarians is expected to either abstain or vote no, which would trigger parliamentary elections, likely for February 23. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)