Germany Sets Federal Election Date for 2025

The German Federal Cabinet has recommended that the next federal elections take place on September 28, 2025, a date that aligns with the country's election laws requiring elections to be held on Sundays or statutory holidays. The final confirmation of this date is expected from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This decision follows discussions regarding a potential conflict with the Berlin Marathon, which has now been postponed to September 21 to avoid disruptions. The elections will determine the composition of the Bundestag, with 630 seats up for grabs. The prior election in 2021 resulted in a coalition government formed by the SPD, FDP, and Greens, ending the previous coalition between SPD and CDU/CSU. The elections are mandated to occur between August 31 and October 26, 2025, confirming that the selected date falls within this range.