Germany Votes in Early Bundestag Election Following Coalition Collapse

Voters head to the polls across 299 districts, with 59 million eligible to decide the next German government after the dissolution of the previous coalition.

• The Bundestag election was moved up to February 23, 2025, after the previous coalition government collapsed, leading Chancellor Olaf Scholz to lose a confidence vote.
• Polling stations opened at 8:00 AM, with over 59 million Germans eligible to vote; early reports show mixed voter turnout trends across regions.
• Key issues in the election include coalition-building challenges, as smaller parties like the Left, FDP, and the newly formed BSW aim to secure parliamentary representation.
• Recent polling indicates the CDU/CSU leads with 29%, followed by the AfD at 21%, while the SPD and Greens trail at 15% and 13%, respectively.
• The election outcome is expected to significantly influence Germany's future policies on migration, economic reform, and climate change.

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