In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 23, 2025, Berliners in Charlottenburg made their way to polling stations, casting ballots in Germany's snap federal election, called months ahead of schedule after the collapse of the country's governing coalition. The election, which will determine the 21st Bundestag, was triggered by a failed vote of confidence in December following the breakdown of the coalition government last November over budget disputes. Voters arrived early at several Charlottenburg polling locations, some braving the cold to cast their ballots. Families, elderly residents, and first-time voters lined up, eager to have their voices heard in what many consider a pivotal moment for the country. Video Credit ©Michael Kuenne/PRESSCOV/ZUMA Press