Chancellor
Scholz demands less “gun smoke” from his coalition
With only 13.9 percent, the SPD has recorded its worst result to date in a nationwide vote in the European elections: Olaf Scholz. Photo
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After the poor results of the European elections, there is an end to endless discussions in the coalition, said Scholz. Citizens criticize the unclear decision-making process, now clear steps must follow.
“I think that is one of the justified criticisms of many citizens, that there is too much discussion,” said the SPD politician in a ZDF interview at the G7 summit in southern Italy. “In the end, a lot of decisions are made, but sometimes you can’t even see what has been decided behind the gun smoke.”
In an interview with RTL and ntv, Scholz reiterated that one cannot simply move on to business as usual after the losses of the traffic light parties in the election. That means, first and foremost, “doing the homework that still needs to be done.”
Scholz told ZDF that the immediate issue was the budget for next year – a task “that we have to solve soon, on time at the beginning of next month.” And it was about “good growth” and modern jobs. “And that also means that we have to pull ourselves together and pull ourselves together in the way we reach an agreement.”
Scholz confident for federal election
Looking ahead to the federal election next year, Scholz was confident that he would be able to show a good record and good prospects despite the recent election defeat. “But I want to say explicitly that this does mean that everyone has to pause and make a firm resolution to do this, to join hands.” This of course applies “especially to my party, which is dealing with the difficult situation with great solidarity.”
In the European elections, the SPD recorded its worst result to date in a nationwide vote, with 13.9 percent.