Increasing numbers in his own center-left party say he should, arguing for a more charismatic leader who might better their electoral chances.

The leadership of Germany's ruling Social Democrats will meet on Tuesday evening to discuss whether Olaf Scholz should still run as the party’s candidate for chancellor in the upcoming snap election,

Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to be his party's top candidate in the upcoming federal elections despite poor favorability ratings. However, his SPD party is reportedly starting to consider other options.