Today: Wednesday, 15 January 2025 year

Scholz announced his desire to remain as Chancellor of Germany.

Scholz announced his desire to remain as Chancellor of Germany.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with Stern that he would like to retain the post of head of government after the 2025 elections.

“I would also like to remain federal chancellor after the autumn of 2025,” Scholz said.

In addition, he expressed confidence that the ruling coalition will not collapse in the coming months, despite the differences within it.

Scholz became chancellor following the 2021 elections, when his Social Democrats (SPD) formed a coalition with the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP).