SPD Faces Internal Struggle Over Olaf Scholz's Candidacy
Amidst growing dissent, Olaf Scholz's position as SPD's candidate for Chancellor is under scrutiny with calls for Boris Pistorius to step in.
- Olaf Scholz's leadership is questioned within the SPD, with significant figures from the NRW faction expressing doubts about his candidacy.
- The SPD's internal debate intensifies as the party grapples with low polling numbers, trailing significantly behind the Union.
- Boris Pistorius emerges as a popular alternative, ranking high in political favorability polls, yet he remains loyal to Scholz publicly.
- The SPD is under pressure to finalize its candidate for the upcoming election, with some members advocating for a swift decision.
- The breakdown of the coalition government has led to a planned vote of confidence for Scholz on December 16, ahead of the February elections.






































































































