German President Steinmeier to Decide on Bundestag Dissolution on December 27
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence vote in the Bundestag and is seeking new elections. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to announce his decision on the dissolution of the Bundestag and new elections on December 27, 2024. Steinmeier has held talks with faction leaders and emphasized the need for a stable government, mentioning that the election date could be February 23. However, after the Free Democratic Party’s departure from the coalition, a stable majority no longer exists.