After the collapse of the coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Sholaz in December, Germany is preparing for a decisive parliamentary election on 23 February. The major issues of the country are its struggling economy, migration and ongoing struggles with Russia.
Why is Snap election being held?
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At the center of the election is the economy, which is facing a recession. The ruling alliance, including the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Greens and Free Democratic Party (FDP), got stuck due to disagreement on the budget. Chancellor Sholaz dismissed FDP Party Finance Minister Christian Lindner, prioritizing the party’s interests on his obstructive behavior and national concerns.
However, Lindner stated that the scools attempted to force him to violate constitutionally compulsory loan brakes, which is a spending limit designed to maintain fiscal discipline. The crack eventually led the FDP’s return from the alliance and later Vishwas Vote, which was lost by Skolz.
Who are the leaders of the main party?
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The main leaders of the party include Chancellor Olaf Sholaz, who have faced criticism for dealing with the economy and operating their alliance. He took over in December 2021 but his popularity has fallen since then.
CDU/CSU candidate Frederick Merz has deployed himself as an experienced politician with a strong conservative stance. However, Merz attracted Ire when he broke a German taboo to accept support from a distant party AFD, but dismissed the idea of forming a coalition government with her.
AFD leader Alice Waidel has gained popularity by advocating strict immigration controls, opposing values, and opposing mainstream politicians. Saying that, Vedel is an unusual person to lead a remote party, as she advocates a “traditional family”, but, while living in Switzerland, is a gay woman with Sri-Lanken partner.
Who is the lead?
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The election has attracted a variety of parties including SPD, Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU), The Greens, Grieons, Farmers Options (AFD), The Pro, The Conservative Alliance for Germany. -Market Free Democratic Party (FDP), remote-left dye lynke, and left-wing Local Sahra Wagoncate Alliance (BSW).
Recent elections indicate that the CDU/CSU alliance is currently a leading with 29% voter support, followed by AFD closely with 21%. SPD retreats with 16%, while Greens has obtained 12% voter support.
How is Bundestag seats allocated?
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Germany’s electoral system is complex, each voter cast two votes: one for the candidate of the constituency and the other for a political party. 630 seats in Bundestag are allotted based on the ratio of second votes received by each party. The most voted party will nominate a candidate for Chancellor, who should secure an absolute majority in Bundestag to administer the oath as the new leader of the country.
When will the results come out?
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Polling stations will open at 8 am on February 23 (07:00 GMT) and will be closed at 6 pm (17:00 GMT). Exit polls are expected immediately after the election is closed, the initial results are anticipated to emerge after about 30 minutes. The end results will probably be determined overnight.
