Allies of 'weak' Scholz seek his replacement, - Financial Times.

The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is considering the possibility of replacing Olaf Scholz before the national elections in 2025. According to the Financial Times, discussions are taking place within the party about excluding Scholz from the election list due to his low popularity among voters.

Criticism towards Scholz is intensifying after a survey in which 77% of respondents described him as a "weak leader" and incapable of achieving significant results. Potential candidates for replacement include Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Saarland Prime Minister Anke Rehlinger, a former hammer thrower.

The situation could escalate if the SPD loses the September 22 elections in the state of Brandenburg, which the party has controlled since the reunification of Germany. Losing power to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party could increase pressure on the chancellor and heat up his political future.

The opposition criticizes the government for its inability to address key problems in the country, such as illegal immigration, support for populist forces, and economic decline. But Scholz's supporters emphasize the difficulty of managing a three-party coalition, especially during elections when differences between partners become more pronounced.

It is also worth noting that according to German media, the far-right could win a state election in Germany for the first time since World War II, which could be problematic for the party.