German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament and set the country’s snap election for Feb. 23, formally endorsing a timetable proposed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after he pulled the plug on his ruling coalition last month.

Germany is headed for a national election seven months early. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier ordered the parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23.

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, dissolved the Bundestag and announced early elections for February 23, 2025. He agreed to the request of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose minority government did not receive a vote of confidence.