German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to announce his decision today on the dissolution of the lower house of parliament, which will pave the way for early elections in February, DPA and BTA reported.
Reasons for the dissolution of parliament
Political instability is the main reason after the coalition of the Social Democrats, the Greens and the Free Democratic Party collapsed.
According to analysts, it is almost certain that Steinmeier will grant Chancellor Olaf Scholz's request to dissolve the Bundestag.
Loss of confidence and the consequences
Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16, which is a significant challenge for him and his party. The loss highlights the government's instability and calls into question the future of German politics.
Party agreement on election date
When parliament is dissolved, the president will set a date for the election, which is likely to be February 23. The leaders of the parliamentary groups of the Social Democrats, led by Scholz, and the conservative Christian Democratic Union have already reached an agreement on that date.