Germany set for early elections

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder today formally set in motion his proposal for early German elections as his office notified parliamentary leaders that he plans to hold a confidence vote July 1.

Germany set for early elections
Thu, 16 Jun, 2005 - 16:54

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder today formally set in motion his proposal for early German elections as his office notified parliamentary leaders that he plans to hold a confidence vote July 1.

Chancellery official Rolf Schwanitz informed senior lower house members of the plan, Green party politician Volker Beck said.

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