In a recent statement, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius affirmed his support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz, declaring that the question of his candidacy did not arise. While some in the SPD express interest in Pistorius as a potential candidate for the upcoming elections, he emphasized the importance of party unity moving forward. Scholz, who faces declining approval ratings, remains the current frontrunner for the SPD, although doubts persist within the party regarding his leadership and electability.