Germany heads to the polls today, February 23, 2025, to elect a new Bundestag in a highly anticipated election following the collapse of the "traffic light" coalition government.

Voters in 299 constituencies will decide the future political landscape, with 29 parties competing, including the newly formed Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht.

This election marks the first under a reformed electoral law, which eliminates overhang and compensation mandates, capping the Bundestag at 630 seats.

Early predictions suggest gains for opposition parties like the CDU and AfD, though the latter is unlikely to join a governing coalition.

The results will determine whether direct mandate winners secure seats, as their party's overall vote share now plays a decisive role.

Stay tuned for live updates as the results unfold.