Germany’s Bundestag Elections Shift to Winter: What It Means for Campaign Strategies
Germany’s Bundestag elections, traditionally held in autumn, will take place on February 23, 2025, breaking a decades-long pattern. This change raises questions about future election schedules and campaign strategies, as candidates may now navigate winter conditions instead of the usual fall backdrop. The constitutional provisions allow elections to be advanced or delayed within a specific timeframe. Historical precedents, such as the 1982 coalition fracture, demonstrate a potential for shifting election dates. Observers are curious if this winter timing will become a new norm in German politics.