Germany prepares for snap election as coalition government collapses

Germany will hold a snap election on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapsed. Voters will choose among major parties and smaller contenders amid declining support for traditional parties, with key issues including the war in Ukraine and migration concerns. Current polls show the conservative alliance leading at 29%, followed by the far-right AfD at 21%, and Scholz's SPD at 16%. The election outcome will shape the next chancellor and the parliament's composition, with several parties vying for seats. Candidates are divided on issues like energy policy, migration, and relations with the U.S. The SPD and Greens support renewable energy expansion, while the AfD opposes it. Migration policies are also contentious, with calls for stricter measures from conservatives and the AfD.