Germany's Scholz Faces Pressure to Hold Confidence Vote Amid Opposition Demands

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing increasing pressure from opposition parties and business groups to call early elections, which he is likely to lose. The conservative leader of the opposition has accused Scholz of being "irresponsible" and acting for partisan reasons. The opposition is urging Scholz to call an immediate vote of confidence, which would clear the way for elections in January.