Early elections in Germany, while rare, serve as a necessary democratic means of restoring a government's legitimacy in cases of political crises.
According to the German constitution, an early election can only occur if the Chancellor has lost parliamentary support, leading to potential dissolution by the President.
There are two key scenarios for early elections in Germany: failure to secure an absolute majority for a Chancellor candidate or a failed vote of confidence.
A Chancellor may request dissolution of the Bundestag after failing a confidence vote, instigating a new elections cycle within 60 days.
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