BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 16: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R), Economy and Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck and German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies (L) attend debates before Scholz faced 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) *** BESTPIX ***