OpinionEU election: Olaf Scholz gets a lesson - how long will he remain chancellor?:
The hunting season is open, the loss of reputation of the German government and its ...
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EU Election Opens Debate over Scholz’s ChancellorshipThe column cites 23 percent trust in Scholz and 77 percent who no longer trust him.
Key FactsJun 10, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
- The article states that only 23 percent of Germans trust Olaf Scholz, while 77 percent no longer trust him.
- Sigmar Gabriel draws from this the judgment that Germans are finished with the government, while the author notes that Gabriel is not an especially strong witness for that case.
- In the author’s view, the debate over Scholz’s suitability as chancellor has therefore begun, while forecasts about the coalition’s future should remain cautious.
- The article criticizes Scholz’s conflicting roles as a Zeitenwende, peace, welfare-expansion and Bundeswehr-building chancellor, as well as his lack of consistency in setting priorities.
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