German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for February 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for February 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.
"It is precisely in difficult times like these that stability requires a government capable of taking action and a reliable majority in parliament," he said as he made the announcement in Berlin.Since the post-World War II constitution doesn't allow the Bundestag to dissolve itself, it was up to Steinmeier to decide whether to dissolve parliament and call an election. He had 21 days to make that decision.
A top Romanian court annulled the first round of the country's presidential election, days after allegations emerged that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck of the environmentalist Greens, the remaining partner in Scholz's government, is also bidding for the top job — though his party is further back.
The populist, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany, or AfD, which is polling strongly, has nominated Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor but has no chance of taking the job because other parties refuse to work with it.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Germany to Hold Snap Elections in FebruaryGerman President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the parliament, setting up snap elections for February 23rd. The move follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government after losing a confidence vote in parliament.
Read more »
Germany’s president dissolves parliament ahead of snap electionFormal step taken by Frank-Walter Steinmeier after chancellor Olaf Scholz lost confidence vote in Bundestag
Read more »
Putin threatens to hit Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles and praises TrumpRussian president says ‘intelligent’ US president-elect will find solution to Ukraine war
Read more »
Chelsea's Striker Expected Back in February or March After Knee SurgeryChelsea's 31-year-old striker, who underwent anterior cruciate ligament surgery in January, is not expected to return to play until February or March, according to Bompastor. The rehabilitation process is ongoing, and there are doubts about her participation in Australia's upcoming February fixtures in the SheBelieves Cup.
Read more »
Reserve Bank governor opens door to February interest rate cut, but will she walk through?The Reserve Bank board teases borrowers by extending hopes of a February rate cut, but will it arrive?
Read more »
The factors that could impact the chances of a February rate cutTwo final data readouts could prove pivotal to the Reserve Bank's next decision on interest rates after shock unemployment figures.
Read more »