(1) A list of candidates may be withdrawn from an announced election coalition. A written statement of withdrawal from the announced election coalitions shall be submitted to the chairman of the election committee not later than noon on the Monday 43 days prior to election day. The statement shall be signed by the representative of the list of candidates, cf. section 23a.

(2) Withdrawal of a list of candidates from participation in a coalition does not imply that the coalition becomes annulled for other participants in the coalition. The same shall apply in the event of deficiencies in the announcement of a coalition.