Germany prepares for elections as coalition talks loom after February vote

Germany is set to hold elections on Sunday, February 25, 2025, to choose a new government. Voters may face a lengthy wait for a new coalition, as no party is expected to win an outright majority. Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union leads in polls, with around 30% support. Current Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed in November, prompting the early election. The new government will need to address economic challenges and migration issues. Coalition talks will follow the election, with no set timeline for forming a government.