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German president dissolves parliament and announces February election date
euronews (in English)
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27/12/2024
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was requested to dissolve parliament by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after the leader's ruling coalition collapsed.
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German President Steinmeier has officially dissolved parliament, clearing the path for
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Germany's early snap election to take place on February the 23rd.
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Steinmeier underlined that stability is most important for Germany and said the new elections
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are the right way for the country.
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The Ampel coalition will continue to govern until a new government is elected, which will
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have a big task ahead of them, Steinmeier said.
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Steinmeier had 21 days to make this decision after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a
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vote of confidence as intended following the collapse of the Ampel coalition just hours
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after US President Donald Trump was voted in for a second term.
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The election campaign is likely to be intense, with disillusion amongst Germans growing following
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mounting concerns about security and safety after a busy Christmas market was attacked
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last week and amid a weakened economy.
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Although experts predict a CDU-SPD coalition government to be formed with Friedrich Merz
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as Chancellor, coalition discussions in Germany can take months.
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Liv Stroud, in Berlin, for Euronews.
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