Germany prepares for snap election on February 23 as coalition government collapses

Germany will hold a snap federal election on February 23, called by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after his coalition government collapsed. Voters will choose representatives for the Bundestag, with several parties competing for seats. The main parties include the conservatives (CDU/CSU), expected to win, and the AfD, which faces isolation from forming coalitions. The election's outcome will depend on smaller parties crossing the 5 percent threshold to gain representation. Voter turnout is uncertain due to the short campaign period. Key issues include migration and the economy, with many voters frustrated by the previous government's inefficiency.