German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s national elections. Scholz acknowledged the loss, calling it a “bitter” outcome and accepting responsibility for the party’s poor performance.
Scholz Congratulates Opposition Leader
Speaking to SPD members, Scholz stated, “The election result is poor, and I bear responsibility.” He also extended congratulations to Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), whose party secured a decisive victory.
What’s Next for Scholz and the SPD?
With the SPD’s loss, Scholz now faces mounting pressure to reassess his leadership and the party’s strategy moving forward. Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz’s CDU is set to take charge, signaling a shift in Germany’s political landscape.
