German political leaders have concurred on conducting an early federal election on February 23, 2025, following the breakdown of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition.

Chancellor Scholz intends to undergo a vote of confidence on December 16, 2024.

This move was confirmed after discussions with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

The coalition's disruption was instigated by Scholz dismissing his finance minister, Christian Lindner, due to disagreements over spending.

The conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, is currently leading in the polls and could potentially form the next government.

The election occurs amidst global uncertainties, including economic issues linked to U.S. policies under President Donald Trump and geopolitical tensions arising from the Ukraine conflict.