Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election …
Dec 27, 2024 · Germany is headed for a national election seven months early. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier ordered the parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23.
German election campaign ignores economic ills | Reuters
3 days ago · Snap elections called for next month by embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz could have triggered a serious debate on how to cure Germany’s ailments. Don’t hold your breath.
Germany is heading for federal elections - CNN
Dec 16, 2024 · With the election date set for February 23 next year, here’s what’s at stake. Who’s running? There will be seven major parties for which Germans will vote. Four of the seven have made official...
Germany set for snap elections in February | Elections News - Al …
Nov 12, 2024 · Germany is set to hold snap elections on February 23, in an effort to establish a stable government following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition last week.
Germany's election contenders set out ... - Associated Press News
Dec 17, 2024 · BERLIN (AP) — Leading contenders in Germany’s upcoming election presented their programs on Tuesday, setting out contrasting visions of how to put new vigor into Europe’s biggest economy and tackle other issues such as migration.
Germany plans February election after coalition collapse - BBC
Nov 12, 2024 · Germany is set to hold elections on 23 February, following the collapse of the governing coalition. The country was plunged into crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democrats,...
German Government Collapses as Chancellor Olaf Scholz Loses …
Dec 16, 2024 · Coming just nine months before parliamentary elections had been scheduled to happen, the vote was an extraordinary moment for Germany. The elections, now expected on Feb. 23, will be only the ...
AfD becomes first far-right party to win German state election ... - CNN
Sep 2, 2024 · The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the first far-right party to win a state election in Germany since the Nazi era, dealing a crushing blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government...
German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence ... - Associated Press News
Nov 12, 2024 · BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, paving the way for a new parliamentary election as early as February, German media reported Tuesday.
What to Know About the Collapse of Germany’s Government, and …
Dec 16, 2024 · The vote means Germany will hold new federal elections in early 2025, most likely on Feb. 23. That’s about seven months earlier than originally planned. Why did Mr. Scholz’s government fall?