Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to seek a second term in Germany after Defense Minister Boris Pistorius opted out of the chancellorship race. This movement comes as the Social Democrats navigate a tumultuous period marked by infighting and a struggling coalition government. Despite ongoing debates regarding economic strategies undermining Scholz's leadership, party leaders reaffirmed their support for him. The next election is scheduled for February 23, with opposition parties already solidifying their candidates, potentially intensifying challenges for Scholz and his party.