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Germany Set for Early Elections on February 23 as Coalition Collapses

The SPD and Union have agreed on a new election date following the breakup of the Ampel coalition, pending formal approval by President Steinmeier.

  • The Bundestag is expected to hold early elections on February 23, 2025, following the dissolution of the Ampel coalition.
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to pose the confidence question in mid-December to pave the way for the elections.
  • The decision awaits formal confirmation by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who must dissolve the Bundestag.
  • The CDU and SPD have reached an informal agreement on the election date, with the FDP and Greens also consulted.
  • The breakup of the coalition has drawn international attention, with concerns about political stability amid global challenges.
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