In a recent event in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed his party, the SPD, following discussions about his candidacy for the upcoming elections. With Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announcing his support for Scholz and stepping back from the race, attention turns to the key campaign issues of peace in Ukraine and domestic modernization. Despite internal pressures and mixed opinions, Scholz remains focused on leading the SPD into the election scheduled for February 23, 2025, amid a challenging political landscape.