SPD Leadership Confirms Scholz As Chancellor Candidate

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 25: German Chancellor and member of the German Social Democrats (SPD) Olaf Scholz (C) stands with leading members the SPD, including co-leaders Saskia Esken (2nd from R) and Lars Klingbeil (2nd from L) after the SPD leadership met to confirm that he will be the party's candidate for chancellor in snap elections scheduled for February, on November 25, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The confirmation is controversial, as Scholz is fairing poorly in national polls, in stark contrast to Defense Minister and SPD member Boris Pistorius, who enjoys very high popularity. Pistorius recently announced that he would not seek the candidacy. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)