Germany's chancellor schooled: Scholz trails in crucial polls
The elections for the German Bundestag are scheduled for February 23, 2025. According to "Bild," Olaf Scholz is facing increasing challenges in maintaining his position. Polls indicate that the CDU/CSU has an advantage over the SPD, which casts doubt on the future of the Chancellor.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz from the SPD is facing a difficult challenge. Polls show that the CDU/CSU, with candidate Friedrich Merz, has a significant lead over the Social Democrats.
As reported by "Bild," two months before the elections, the CDU/CSU enjoys support of about 31-33 percent, while the SPD is at only 14-16 percent. This is a difference of 15 to 19 percentage points.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a difficult situation; he may not retain his position
In 2021, the situation was more balanced, which allowed Scholz to win. However, this time, according to Hermann Binkert from the Insa institute, closing this gap seems unlikely.
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, dissolved the Bundestag and called for early elections. This decision came in response to a vote of no confidence in Scholz's government.
Steinmeier emphasized that in these challenging times, Germany needs a stable government with a credible majority in parliament. This adds additional pressure to Scholz's upcoming campaign.
