Olaf Scholz has been nominated by the SPD as its candidate for German chancellor in the upcoming elections on February 23. His nomination follows internal party debates, with some members favoring Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, who declined to run. Polls indicate low approval for Scholz, with many believing the SPD would perform better with Pistorius. The party faces internal criticism and has recently lost its coalition majority, leading to a no-confidence vote. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)