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German election 2025

Germany's coalition government collapse has set the stage for an early election in February 2025. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for a confidence vote in December, one he is expected to lose.

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November 17, 2024

Germany's Greens pick Habeck to head election campaign

November 16, 2024

Germany: FDP hatched plan to quit ruling coalition — reports

November 13, 2024

Germany: Scholz urges cooperation ahead of snap elections

November 12, 2024

President calls German early election plan 'realistic'

November 11, 2024

Germany: Paper questions punctuate election date debate

November 8, 2024

Germany: Scholz urges calm debate on election date

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Boris Pistorius

Is Boris Pistorius the man for the job of German chancellor?

Is Boris Pistorius the man for the job of German chancellor?

Defense Minister Pistorius is Germany's most popular politician, who many want to see as candidate for chancellor.
PoliticsNovember 19, 2024
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier smiles as he gives a thumbs up gesture.

What is German president's role in snap elections?

What is German president's role in snap elections?

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier can dissolve parliament if Chancellor Scholz loses December confidence vote.
PoliticsNovember 19, 202401:12 min
A photo of German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (L) and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, both of Germany's center-left SPD party

Germany's Social Democrats mull chancellor candidacy

Germany's Social Democrats mull chancellor candidacy

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing calls from within his SPD party to step aside for Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
PoliticsNovember 19, 202402:29 min
Annalena Baerbock and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck taking a selfie on the sidelines of the party conference in November 2024

Germany's Greens push to retain power

Germany's Greens push to retain power

Germany's Green Party has chosen its top candidate and new co-leaders ahead of the general election in February.
PoliticsNovember 18, 2024
A person holds a smartphone in their lap, looking at an image of AfD leader Alice Weidel

How will social media shape Germany's election campaign?

How will social media shape Germany's election campaign?

With a snap election slated for February 23, Germany is debating how social media should be used in the campaign.
PoliticsNovember 17, 2024
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives for a plenary session during an EU Summit at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

German Chancellor Scholz under fire after coalition collapse

German Chancellor Scholz under fire after coalition collapse

Olaf Scholz wants to run for the top job in the upcoming vote, but his SPD party is reportedly looking at other options.
PoliticsNovember 16, 2024
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Scholz speaking to Merz on the sidelines of a debate in the Bundestag parliament

Germany's election campaigning kicks off in parliament

Chancellor Scholz wants opposition help to pass legislation before the election, but the conservative CDU is reluctant.
PoliticsNovember 13, 2024
A closeup view of a ballot paper, a pencil and a pile of badges showing political party logos

Germany faces major challenges ahead of snap election

The opposition has accused Olaf Scholz of stalling, while others have been arguing that local authorities need time.
PoliticsNovember 12, 2024
Olaf Scholz walks outside, looking sideways at the camera

What next for Germany after government collapse? A timeline

With the collapse of the fractious governing coalition, Germany faces an early election. DW explains the next steps.
PoliticsNovember 12, 2024
Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands among German citizens in Berlin

Disgruntled German voters want change

Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left government has reached a new low. But who stands to gain?
PoliticsSeptember 6, 2024
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