Facing Crises, German Chancellor Scholz Struggles to Reassure Dissatisfied Citizens
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Olaf Scholz has been Germany's chancellor since December 2021, leading a three-party coalition government. He faces massive challenges like the Ukraine war, inflation, and dissatisfied citizens.
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Scholz has a sober, factual communication style and tries to reassure citizens. But his messages are not getting through, with only 19% satisfied with him.
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Experts say he needs more openness and humility about what government can and cannot achieve. He is seen as an ineffective leader unable to address Germany's crises.
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Scholz prefers acting as a moderator between coalition partners rather than asserting control. He is also absent on the international stage, skipping Davos without explanation.
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Dissatisfaction is growing within Scholz's Social Democratic Party, with rumors of finding another candidate to run for chancellor in 2025 instead of him.