New elections in Germany: Union and SPD agree on February 2025!

New elections in Germany: Union and SPD agree on February 2025!

Berlin, Deutschland - nag/nag editors -

The political waves are high in Germany! The political groups of the Union and SPD have agreed on a possible date for the new elections of the Bundestag: February 23, 2025. This agreement was made in agreement, including from daily news . But before that happens, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has to ask a question of trust in the Bundestag that could pave the way for the new elections.

Preparations for this political upheaval are already in full swing. Scholz originally considered an election date in March, but the urgency of the Situation forces him to act faster. The CDU, led by parliamentary group leader Friedrich Merz, is committed to a new election in January. However, election manager at the federal and state levels express concerns about the feasibility of such an early appointment.

The way to election

In order to initiate the new elections, the Chancellor must ask the question of trust. A possible date for this is December 16. Should Scholz fail in this vote, this could accelerate the process to dissolve the Bundestag and to convene the new elections. According to Article 68 of the Basic Law, the Chancellor has the opportunity to propose the Federal President, to dissolve the Bundestag, which must happen within 21 days.

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has already emphasized that a quick agreement on a timetable for the new elections is necessary. "Our country needs a government -capable government," he said. The federal election manager Ruth Brand has optimistically commented on the proposed appointments and explains that the election organs will do everything possible to ensure that the election is carried out smoothly. "I consider the appointments mentioned to be legally carried out," says Brand.

political tension and preparations

The political tensions are noticeable and the traffic light government is on the abyss. Scholz now has to decide whether to ask the question of trust and the clock ticks. Preparations for the new elections are already in Berlin, and the election managers are required to ensure that everything runs smoothly. No objection to an appointment in February, which makes preparations easier.