Germany Schedules Federal Election for February 23, 2025
Early elections are triggered by the collapse of Chancellor Scholz's coalition.
German political leaders have decided to conduct an early federal election on February 23, 2025, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition fell apart.
Chancellor Scholz plans to face a vote of confidence on December 16, 2024.
This decision was confirmed following discussions with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The coalition's breakdown was prompted by Scholz's dismissal of his finance minister, Christian Lindner, due to disagreements over spending.
Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) currently leads the polls and might form the next government.
The election takes place during a time of global uncertainties, including economic concerns related to U.S. policies under President Donald Trump and geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine conflict.
Chancellor Scholz plans to face a vote of confidence on December 16, 2024.
This decision was confirmed following discussions with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The coalition's breakdown was prompted by Scholz's dismissal of his finance minister, Christian Lindner, due to disagreements over spending.
Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) currently leads the polls and might form the next government.
The election takes place during a time of global uncertainties, including economic concerns related to U.S. policies under President Donald Trump and geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine conflict.
