Die Neuwahlen sollen am 23. Februar stattfinden – der Wahlkampf hat längst begonnen. Doch das letzte Wort über die Auflösung des Parlaments und den Wahltermin hat der Bundespräsident. Dieser verkündet am Freitag seine Entscheidung.
Due to the collapse of the German coalition government (Ampel) and its loss of confidence in the Bundestag, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has decided to dissolve parliament and call for new federal elections on February 23, 2025.
Steinmeier believes this is the best course of action to ensure political stability and a capable government with a clear parliamentary majority to address the pressing issues facing Germany. He acknowledges this decision is unusual, but necessary given the current circumstances.
He emphasizes that while these are difficult times for German democracy, the system is designed to function effectively even during transitions, and believes that a new election will allow the people to decide on their future leadership.
Due to the collapse of the German coalition government (Ampel) and its loss of confidence in the Bundestag, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has decided to dissolve parliament and call for new federal elections on February 23, 2025. Steinmeier believes this is the best course of action to ensure political stability and a capable government with a clear parliamentary majority to address the pressing issues facing Germany. He acknowledges this decision is unusual, but necessary given the current circumstances. He emphasizes that while these are difficult times for German democracy, the system is designed to function effectively even during transitions, and believes that a new election will allow the people to decide on their future leadership.
