After a contentious two-week debate, Germany's SPD nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their leading candidate for the February 23 federal election, despite low approval ratings.
The decision to rally behind Scholz instead of popular Defense Minister Boris Pistorius—who has since endorsed him—highlights the internal struggles within the SPD amid recent coalition tensions.
Following the collapse of the governing coalition, accusations of disarray emerged within the SPD, prompting members like Saskia Esken to acknowledge that the party 'really didn't look good'.
Esken's comments on the SPD's image underscore the challenges the party faces as they prepare for the upcoming election amid a backdrop of internal discord.
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