MPs to vote on dissolution of lower house on August 20

MPs are scheduled to vote on the dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday August 20, four days later than originally planned. If successful, the vote will lead to early elections within 60 days. The earliest possible date for an election would be October 11 and 12. The move was backed on Thursday by the heads of four political parties: the Social Democrats, the Communists, TOP 09 and Public Affairs, who have enough MPs between them to carry the vote.