Scholz announces bid for reelection as Germany’s chancellor

Olaf Scholz has announced his intention to seek reelection as Germany’s chancellor, noting that he is making every effort to win the upcoming elections, TASS reports.

“I am saying this rather openly—I want to be reelected,” Scholz stated in an interview with the news portal t-online.

At the same time, he highlighted that it is up to German citizens to decide the direction of the country’s development.

“In the coming weeks, they will carefully consider who they want to vote for on Feb. 23,” Scholz said.

“My entire energy is focused on securing victory in the upcoming elections,” he concluded when asked whether his political career would end if he were to lose.

On Dec. 16, the Bundestag passed a vote of no confidence against Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Yesterday, the German president dissolved the Bundestag. New parliamentary elections are scheduled for Feb. 23.