German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced the dissolution of the Bundestag

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag and scheduled new elections for February 23. In the pre-election polls, the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc confidently holds the first place. On the beginning of the election race in Germany and its prospects - in the material "Izvestia".

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"Especially in difficult times like now, stability requires an effective government and a reliable majority in Parliament", - explained his decision Steinmeier.

The current parliament and its committees will continue to work as usual until the new Bundestag meets. The government will also continue to fulfill its duties.

Experts polled by Izvestia believe that if CDU leader Friedrich Merz wins the election for the post of German Chancellor, the Greens will join the ruling coalition. Then there is a probability that Germany will transfer long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine. However, experts are confident that Berlin will in any case coordinate its actions with US President-elect Donald Trump.

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