Söder advocates for early federal elections to be held.

In the wake of European polls. - Söder advocates for early federal elections to be held.

The collapse of the traffic light coalition in the European election has prompted CSU leader Markus Soeder to call for a snap election for the German federal parliament - similar to the approach taken in France.

He told n-tv: "This government is essentially defunct. We should follow Macron's example: The French people demanded new elections, and he's granting their wish. Germany needs a fresh start. The traffic light coalition has lost its mandate and the trust of the people, so we need elections as soon as possible."

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that he would dissolve the National Assembly, with new elections set to take place in two rounds on June 30 and July 7. These will precede the start of the Olympic Games in Paris.

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1. The traffic light coalition, consisting of the Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats, suffered significant losses in the European elections, leading to its fragility within Bavaria's CSU.
2. The Federal Government might face new challenges as Markus Söder, the leader of Bavaria's CSU, proposes early elections in Munich, hoping to emulate the approach of French President Emmanuel Macron.
3. In response to the coalition's deteriorating position, parties in the Bundestag are closely watching the European election result, hoping it could prompt fresh elections in Germany.
4. European elections showcased an increase in support for far-right parties across Europe, posing a potential threat to the stability of established governments, including the traffic light coalition in Germany.
5. If new elections were to be held in Germany, CSU could mount a strong challenge as the Bavarian party seeks to position themselves as a reliable alternative to the fragile traffic light coalition.
6. The European election result has sparked a wave of concern across Europe, with France, Germany, and other nations potentially heading towards new elections to restore public trust and shore up flagging governments.
7. The CSU's call for early elections marks a significant shift in German politics, potentially leading to a 'traffic light coalition' or major changes in the composition and ideology of the ruling coalition.
8. As the dust settles after the European elections, political leaders in Europe contemplate new paths and reevaluate their strategies, with Germans observing Emmanuel Macron's example as a potential template for Germany's upcoming elections.

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