Voting Processes - SPD legislator Post states that Scholz will continue as chancellor
Achim Post, the SPD's deputy leader in parliament, has stated that the party's poor showing in the recent European elections serves as a warning sign. In an interview with WDR5's "Morgenecho" on Monday, he said, "The numbers don't lie, and the federal government needs to make some significant improvements." He also criticized the prolonged debates taking place within the SPD, nicknamed the "Traffic Light" because of their coalition with the Greens and FDP. Post expressed his dissatisfaction with the current situation, stating that they must regain their footing as quickly as possible.
Regarding speculation surrounding Chancellor Olaf Scholz's future within the party, Post denied any personal issues with the leader, confirming his support and insisting that Scholz will continue as SPD chancellor candidate and likely remain in office. When asked about the recent rhetoric from French President Emmanuel Macron regarding new elections, Post dismissed it as a mere political maneuver in France, having no impact on Germany.
Despite the SPD's declining results, Post addressed the urgent need for the party to focus on both sustaining their support base and highlighting their own issues. The SPD saw their worst national election result with 13.9% compared to 15.8% in 2019, falling behind both the Union and the AfD who achieved 30.0% and 15.9% respectively.
