German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the parliament on Friday (Dec 27), confirming the date for early general election: February 23, 2025.&nbsp;
In his speech, Steinmeier said, "I have decided to dissolve the 20th German Bundestag to fix the date for an early election for February 23rd."&nbsp;
This came after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz&rsquo;s governing coalition.&nbsp;
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He further added that "political stability in Germany is a precious asset.&nbsp;
On December 16, Scholz lost a confidence vote after his coalition collapsed on November 6 when he dismissed his finance minister over dispute how to boost the stagnant economy of the country.
The leaders of major parties have mutually agreed that a parliamentary election should take place on February 23, seven months before it was originally planned.&nbsp;
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Since post-World War II, Germany's constitution does not allow the Bundestag (German parliament) to dissolve itself. It was completely Steinmeier's decision to dissolve it and call the election. The president had 21 days to make the decision. As per the rules, once the parliament is dissolved, the election must be held within 60 days.&nbsp;
The key issues of the election include immigration, improving the sluggish economy, and aid to Ukraine in the war with Russia.&nbsp;
The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfP) has named Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor. But his luck in winning the polls does not seem good as other parties have refused to work with him.&nbsp;
Germany&rsquo;s electoral system is capable of producing coalitions on its own and polls show no party nowhere near an absolute majority on its own.
This is the fourth time the parliament has been dissolved since post-World War II. Lat it happened in 2005. &nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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In a speech, Steinmeier said, "I have decided to dissolve the 20th German Bundestag to fix the date for an early election for February 23rd." 

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the parliament on Friday (Dec 27), confirming the date for early general election: February 23, 2025. In his speech, Steinmeier said, "I have decided to dissolve the 20th German Bundestag to fix the date for an early election for February 23rd." This came after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition. Also read | South Korean lawmakers impeach acting President Han Duck-soo; finance minister to take charge He further added that "political stability in Germany is a precious asset. On December 16, Scholz lost a confidence vote after his coalition collapsed on November 6 when he dismissed his finance minister over dispute how to boost the stagnant economy of the country. The leaders of major parties have mutually agreed that a parliamentary election should take place on February 23, seven months before it was originally planned. Also read | Finland detains Russian oil tanker linked to Baltic sea cable damage; NATO offers 'support' Since post-World War II, Germany's constitution does not allow the Bundestag (German parliament) to dissolve itself. It was completely Steinmeier's decision to dissolve it and call the election. The president had 21 days to make the decision. As per the rules, once the parliament is dissolved, the election must be held within 60 days. The key issues of the election include immigration, improving the sluggish economy, and aid to Ukraine in the war with Russia. The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfP) has named Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor. But his luck in winning the polls does not seem good as other parties have refused to work with him. Germany’s electoral system is capable of producing coalitions on its own and polls show no party nowhere near an absolute majority on its own. This is the fourth time the parliament has been dissolved since post-World War II. Lat it happened in 2005. (With inputs from agencies)

German president dissolves parliament, election to be held on Feb 23

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday held wide-ranging talks with Indian leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who stressed that the world community must be unanimous in curbing and rooting out terror in all forms.

Steinmeier, who is on a five-day visit to India, and Modi discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership during their meeting at the renovated Sunder Nursery, a 90-acre heritage park in central Delhi.

&quot;Had the honour of taking the President of Germany, Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Delhi&#39;s Sunder Nursery. We had wonderful discussions on a wide range of issues,&quot; PM Modi tweeted. 
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Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also called on the German president, who has visited India several times in the past in his capacity as the foreign minister and vice chancellor of Germany.

&quot;Engaging discussion on broadening and deepening our strategic partnership. The two sides attach priority to the relationship, bilaterally and also in the global context,&quot; Raveesh Kumar, Spokesperson of Ministry of the External Affairs, tweeted after Sushma Swaraj met the German president.

While interacting with Mr Steinmeier, Mr Naidu said that India and Germany share similar perceptions on most of the issues confronting the world.

Without naming Pakistan, Naidu decried the activities of India&#39;s neighbour &quot;which is encouraging, abetting and aiding terror groups&quot;.

&quot;Terror has no religion,&quot; a statement quoted Naidu as saying during the meeting.

The Vice President suggested that the world community must be unanimous in curbing and rooting out terror in all forms, it said.

 
Earlier in the day, Steinmeier was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The German president had arrived on Thursday and had visited Varanasi. He also had an interaction with students at the Delhi university.

On Sunday, he will travel to Chennai. His engagements there include a visit to IIT-Madras and addressing a group of business leaders. The next day he will visit the Shore temple in Mahabalipuram.

The last German president to visit India was Joachim Gauck in February 2014.

Germany is India&#39;s largest trading partner in Europe and the sixth largest trading partner in the world. India was ranked 24th in Germany&#39;s global trade.

In 2016-17, the bilateral trade turnover was USD 18.76 billion. In 2016-17, India exported goods worth USD 7.18 billion to Germany and imported goods worth USD 11.58 billion.

Germany is the 7th largest foreign direct investor in India and the cumulative German FDI in India from April 2000 to December 2017 is USD 10.71 billion or 2.91 per cent of total FDI, according to official figures.&nbsp;

 
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday held wide-ranging talks with Indian leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who stressed that the world community must be unanimous in curbing and rooting out terror in all forms

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday held wide-ranging talks with Indian leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who stressed that the world community must be unanimous in curbing and rooting out terror in all forms. Steinmeier, who is on a five-day visit to India, and Modi discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership during their meeting at the renovated Sunder Nursery, a 90-acre heritage park in central Delhi. "Had the honour of taking the President of Germany, Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Delhi's Sunder Nursery. We had wonderful discussions on a wide range of issues," PM Modi tweeted. Had the honour of taking the President of Germany, Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Delhi's Sunder Nursery. We had wonderful discussions on a wide range of issues. pic.twitter.com/Na0FHHVAKV — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 24, 2018 × Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also called on the German president, who has visited India several times in the past in his capacity as the foreign minister and vice chancellor of Germany. "Engaging discussion on broadening and deepening our strategic partnership. The two sides attach priority to the relationship, bilaterally and also in the global context," Raveesh Kumar, Spokesperson of Ministry of the External Affairs, tweeted after Sushma Swaraj met the German president. While interacting with Mr Steinmeier, Mr Naidu said that India and Germany share similar perceptions on most of the issues confronting the world. Without naming Pakistan, Naidu decried the activities of India's neighbour "which is encouraging, abetting and aiding terror groups". "Terror has no religion," a statement quoted Naidu as saying during the meeting. The Vice President suggested that the world community must be unanimous in curbing and rooting out terror in all forms, it said. Earlier in the day, Steinmeier was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The German president had arrived on Thursday and had visited Varanasi. He also had an interaction with students at the Delhi university. On Sunday, he will travel to Chennai. His engagements there include a visit to IIT-Madras and addressing a group of business leaders. The next day he will visit the Shore temple in Mahabalipuram. The last German president to visit India was Joachim Gauck in February 2014. Germany is India's largest trading partner in Europe and the sixth largest trading partner in the world. India was ranked 24th in Germany's global trade. In 2016-17, the bilateral trade turnover was USD 18.76 billion. In 2016-17, India exported goods worth USD 7.18 billion to Germany and imported goods worth USD 11.58 billion. Germany is the 7th largest foreign direct investor in India and the cumulative German FDI in India from April 2000 to December 2017 is USD 10.71 billion or 2.91 per cent of total FDI, according to official figures.

PM Modi, German President discuss ways to strengthen strategic partnership

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a four-day visit to India.

The Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar, informed on Twitter that Minister of State (MoS) Drinking Water and Sanitation SS&nbsp;Ahluwalia received the German President, who was accompanied by his wife Elke B&uuml;denbender.

&quot;Herzlich willkommen! Warm welcome to President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Mrs Elke B&uuml;denbender to India. Minister of State, Drinking Water and Sanitation, SS&nbsp;Ahluwalia received the honoured guests,&quot; Kumar tweeted.

Steinmeier will also visit Varanasi and Chennai.

He is being accompanied by a delegation of media and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and indologists.

The visit is considered significant after German Chancellor Angela Merkel was re-elected to the German Parliament for a record fourth term on Wednesday.

Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Germany in May.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier will also visit Varanasi and Chennai

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a four-day visit to India. The Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar, informed on Twitter that Minister of State (MoS) Drinking Water and Sanitation SS Ahluwalia received the German President, who was accompanied by his wife Elke Büdenbender. "Herzlich willkommen! Warm welcome to President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Mrs Elke Büdenbender to India. Minister of State, Drinking Water and Sanitation, SS Ahluwalia received the honoured guests," Kumar tweeted. Steinmeier will also visit Varanasi and Chennai. He is being accompanied by a delegation of media and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and indologists. The visit is considered significant after German Chancellor Angela Merkel was re-elected to the German Parliament for a record fourth term on Wednesday. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Germany in May.

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