Germany to hold snap election on February 23 after coalition collapse
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Germany will hold a snap election on February 23, following an agreement among parties in parliament. This decision comes after the governing coalition collapsed due to economic disagreements. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party announced the election date. A vote of confidence in the government is scheduled for December 11, with a follow-up vote on December 16. If the government does not secure parliamentary support, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will confirm the election date. Scholz currently leads a minority government with the Green Party amid declining popularity.