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Germany poised to hold snap election on 23 February

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 November 2024

Leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives reach agreement but date must be approved by president

Germany is expected to hold a snap election on 23 February after an agreement reached on Tuesday morning by parliamentary factions from the leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives.

The date must now be officially confirmed by the president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, but this is considered to be a formality.