Chancellor Scholz Remains Optimistic Despite Poor Election Results

Despite recent election debates and internal party criticism, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is sticking to his candidacy as chancellor in the 2025 federal election.

Scholz’s Confidence in the SPD

The SPD politician expressed his confidence in an interview with the “Tagesspiegel”, stating that he “definitely expects that the SPD and I will receive a mandate so strong in 2025 that we will also lead the next government.”

Aiming for an SPD-Led Government

Scholz’s goal is an “SPD-led federal government”. When asked about the possibility of another four years of traffic light government, he replied: “I’m a runner and I’m in good shape. I need that too.”

Concerns About Unrealistic Proposals

The Chancellor worries that there will be “a lot of unlikely proposals” before the next election. “An honest and accurate view of reality can quickly get lost.” He emphasizes the importance of character and honesty in politics.

Pragmatic and Realistic Ideas

Scholz stresses that the SPD must formulate pragmatic and realistic ideas about how Germany can really move forward. He believes that basing politics on polls is never a good idea.

Experience in Winning Elections

The Chancellor notes that he has already won several elections in his political life, despite opinion polls suggesting otherwise. He has decided not to comment on surveys, instead focusing on his goals for the country.

Support for Scholz’s Candidacy

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, among others, has expressed his support for Scholz’s candidacy. The Chancellor is confident that he has the backing of his party.

Recent Election Results

The SPD achieved its worst election results to date in Thuringia and Saxony, with 6.1 and 7.3 percent, respectively. The result in Thuringia was the worst in a state election ever.