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Jastinder KHERA

Crisis-hit Germany Headed For February 23 Snap Election

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to run in new elections after his three-way coalition collapsed last week (Credit: AFP)

Germany, mired in political crisis, is headed for February 23 elections, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

The two biggest parties agreed on the early timetable, which would see centre-left leader Scholz seek a vote of confidence on December 16, paving the way for the February vote, coalition sources said.

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