Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, faces a motion of confidence today that is expected to officially bring down his government.

Polls suggest that a February election would result in a rightward shift, at a moment when Europe’s largest economy is faltering.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will soon face a vote of confidence in parliament. He is likely to lose it, which will pave the way for early elections in Germany, AP reports. Thus, early elections in Germany may be held as early as February 23,