Germany to Hold Snap Elections in February After Government Collapse
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Germany's major political parties have agreed to hold a federal election on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government. Scholz plans to hold a vote of confidence on December 16. The CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, is currently leading in polls and may form the next government, potentially in coalition with the SPD or Greens. The political uncertainty comes amid global tensions, including U.S. policy shifts under Donald Trump and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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- Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition CNBC
- The briefcase, the Porsche and the collapse of the German government – podcast The Guardian
- German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February The Associated Press
- President calls German early election plan 'realistic' DW (English)
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