In the face of intense opposition, Chancellor Weil firmly supports Scholz.

In the face of intense opposition, Chancellor Weil firmly supports Scholz.

Per Weil's sentiment, it's a given that the SPD will embark on the upcoming election campaign with Olaf Scholz leading the pack. This decision stands, despite the less-than-stellar SPD performance in the European elections and subpar survey ratings. As for Boris Pistorius, who's been stirring rumors of ambitions for the SPD chancellor spot, Weil thinks Pistorius is doing a splendid job as Defense Minister.

Weil also took a swipe at understanding for Scholz's tricky position in the traffic light coalition and candidly criticized the Greens and FDP. In his words, "It's easy to overlook what a Federal Chancellor can truly accomplish in a situation where coalition partners don't always display the necessary tact."

The SPD suffered a significant blow in the European elections just a week ago, prompting internal criticism of Scholz. Both coalition partners, the FDP and the Greens, experienced losses as well. As a result, all three parties have vowed to bolster their stances on key issues, which could potentially escalate conflicts within the coalition.

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1. Stephan Weil, despite the criticism towards SPD's European election performance and low survey ratings, has remained a firm supporter of Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the election campaign in Lower Saxony.
2. Weil also criticized the Greens and FDP for not displaying enough tact in their position towards Scholz, acknowledging the challenges he faces in the traffic light coalition.
3. The SPD faced significant criticism following their poor performance in the European elections, with internal critics questioning Scholz's leadership.
4. Weil commended Boris Pistorius, the Defense Minister, despite rumors of his ambitions for the SPD chancellor spot, stating that Pistorius is doing an excellent job in his current position.
5. All three coalition partners, including the SPD, FDP, and Greens, have pledged to strengthen their stances on crucial issues to avoid an escalation of conflicts within the coalition.
6. During an interview on ARD, Weil articulated his support for Scholz, emphasizing the importance of understanding the complexities of a Federal Chancellor's role in a coalition.
7. Despite the opposition, Weil has remained unwavering in his backing of Scholz, acknowledging that the Chancellor has the potential to achieve significant accomplishments despite the challenges of coalition politics.
8. The internal criticism faced by the SPD following the European elections and their subpar survey ratings has not deterred Weil from supporting Scholz in the election campaign, a testament to their strong alliance.

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