German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Government Refuses Snap Election After Defeat in EU Elections

The left-wing coalition government of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz refuses to call for a snap election after a defeat in European Parliament elections, despite pressure to do so. The right-wing parties, including the Alternative for Germany (AfD), saw an increase in support. The populist AfD party is looking to repair relations with the Identity and Democracy (ID) group in the EU.