German President to Decide on Bundestag Dissolution After Holidays

President Steinmeier will announce on December 27 whether to dissolve parliament following Chancellor Scholz's failed confidence vote.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 16, prompting discussions on potential new elections.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been consulting with parliamentary leaders to assess the feasibility of forming a stable government.
Steinmeier is expected to announce his decision on December 27, as allowed under Article 68 of the German Constitution.
If the Bundestag is dissolved, new elections must occur within 60 days, with February 23 being the likely date agreed upon by major parties.
The decision follows the collapse of the 'traffic light' coalition after the FDP's departure, leaving Scholz to lead a minority government.