German President dissolves parliament, calls early election for February 23

German President Steinmeier dissolved Parliament and set February 23 for new elections after Chancellor Scholz's coalition collapsed. Scholz is now leading a minority government. Elon Musk and JD Vance faced backlash for endorsing the far-right AfD party. Musk's support via social media drew criticism for aligning with a group known for its controversial positions.