Following the recent election results, German Chancellor and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Olaf Scholz, addressed party members at the headquarters, acknowledging the defeat and taking responsibility for the outcome. Scholz described the election result as 'a bitter defeat' for the SPD, emphasizing the need to move forward from this setback.
Expressing gratitude towards party members and volunteers for their dedicated campaign efforts, Scholz defended his government's performance over the past four years. He highlighted the challenges faced during his tenure, particularly the crisis in Ukraine following Russia's invasion shortly after taking office.
