Under Scholz s leadership, Germany has struggled with major economic and leadership problems, particularly fiscal policies that have worsened inflationary pressures. Household budgets have tightened, leading to a decline in public trust and widespread dissatisfaction.
The Alternative for Germany s (AfD) success in the recent state elections in Hesse and Bavaria has been marred by the fact that the ruling conservatives and their minority partners will retain a comfortable majority in both parliaments without having to rely on AfD, its member told Sputnik.