German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz's government last month.

Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved parliament and set the date for the country's snap elections as February 23. He announced on Friday that he had done this at Chancellor Olaf Scholz's request,

Germany is urging citizens living abroad to promptly register in the electoral roll if they wish to participate in the upcoming election set for February 23. Applications for registration can already be submitted to local authorities,