Berlin, December 27, 2024: In a major political development, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the Bundestag and announced that federal elections will be held on February 23, 2025. This decision follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition government, which lost a confidence vote on December 16, 2024. The dissolution of parliament comes in accordance with constitutional requirements, mandating that elections must take place within 60 days following the collapse of the government.
The upcoming election is expected to be highly competitive, with the conservative Union bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, currently leading in pre-election polls. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is also gaining momentum, while the Greens and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) are working to rally support. As political parties begin to gear up for the election, the nation’s political landscape is increasingly fluid, with many predicting intense campaigning and a race too close to call.
With the election now set, it is anticipated that the outcome will have significant implications for both Germany’s domestic policies and its role on the international stage. As the election approaches, voter turnout and campaign strategies will be closely scrutinized, with the future direction of Germany at stake.
