Germany's president dissolves parliament ahead of February election

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the country's parliament, triggering snap elections that will take place on February 23. The decision was prompted by the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government, which had been struggling with internal conflicts and disagreements over economic policies. The collapse of Scholz's coalition came after he fired his finance minister on November 6, leading to increased tensions within the government. A deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market last week renewed debates and added to the sense of turmoil in the country.