Germany Sets Date for Next General Elections

Germany has announced plans to hold its next general elections for the lower house of parliament on September 28 next year. This decision, made in accordance with the nation's four-year constitutional interval, will be recommended to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for final approval.

Germany has scheduled its next general elections for the lower house of parliament to take place on September 28 next year. This follows the constitutional four-year interval for such elections.

The government cabinet has agreed on this date and will recommend it to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for his final decision, according to an announcement on the government press office's website.

The news was initially reported by newswire DPA earlier in the day.

(With inputs from agencies.)