Following the European elections, Scholz urges coalition partners to collaborate.
On Sunday, the European elections saw losses for all traffic light parties - with the Greens losing the most when compared to the 2019 election. The SPD recorded their worst result in any European election to date, while the FDP fell short of the approval ratings they had back in 2021's federal election. Due to this, all three parties have stated they will focus on crucial issues and potentially create more conflicts within the current coalition.
In a press conference with Chilean President Gabriel Boric, Chancellor Scholz underlined the importance of "ensuring our country becomes advanced, progresses forward." He added, "This should be the standard we all strive for and work towards in addressing the challenges we face."
Concerning the rise of right-wing parties in Germany and other countries, Scholz voiced his concern. "We cannot accept this," he stated. "It's crucial that we remain steadfast in our efforts to counteract their growing influence." Despite the rising influence of far-right parties, Scholz highlighted that there is a "clear majority in Europe for parties fully committed to democracy and the rule of law." This is clearly demonstrated by the make-up of the European Parliament following the election.
