German President dissolves parliament and sets new election date after Scholz's coalition government falls.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced the dissolution of the German Bundestag and scheduled a new election for February 23, 2025, in Berlin. This decision follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government. Steinmeier stated that the dissolution was necessary to ensure a stable government capable of addressing the country's challenges. Consultation with party leaders revealed no agreement on a new government majority within the current parliament.
Steinmeier emphasized the need for a stable government, especially during difficult times. Germany's post-World War II constitution mandates the President's authority to dissolve parliament and call for elections. Leaders of various major parties had previously agreed on February 23 as the election date, seven months earlier than originally planned. Steinmeier cautioned against external interference in the election process, highlighting the dangers posed by such interference, citing examples from Romania. Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck of the Greens, the remaining partner in Scholz's government, is also seeking the chancellorship
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