German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier ordered parliament dissolved Friday and has set a date for the next election to take place on Feb. 23, 2025. The move comes as Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost control of his majority coalition in November after he fired his finance minister over disagreements on how to revitalize the country’s economy.

It’s only the fourth time that the Bundestag has been dissolved ahead of schedule under Germany’s post-World War II constitution

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has officially dissolved parliament and announced nationwide elections for February 23, 2025, following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's coalition last month. DW's Chief Political Correspondent Nina Haase provides insights into the President's message.