Funny posters disturb the SPD election campaign: Scholz and Co. under pressure!

Funny posters disturb the SPD election campaign: Scholz and Co. under pressure!

On November 30, 2024, the SPD campaign opener took place in Berlin, in which Olaf Scholz was officially presented as a candidate for chancellor. In a combative speech, Lars Klingbeil and Saskia Esken made it clear that their party would like to get out of the survey low and to conquer the Chancellery. But while the Social Democrats are seriously focusing on their strategy, satirical election posters of the “Today Show” (ZDF) cause excitement. These posters that the SPD target with humorous tips show sharp criticism of Scholz and his colleagues.

satirical attacks on the SPD

The posters of the "Today Show" leave no doubt that the SPD is under pressure in public perception. The inscription "Favorite SPD Chancellor candidate" is unmistakable with an asterisk that points out that the CDU/CSU is preferred here. Another poster that ironically brings into play the name "Peace Chancellor" is targeting Scholz's controversial Ukraine policy: "At least he leaves it in peace". The chancellor is also put on the shovel in sporty manner: "If you want to see Olaf above, you have to turn the table." Here Scholz looks back in third place behind Friedrich Merz and Robert Habeck. Bärbel Bas, the President of the German Bundestag, was photographed how she skeptically looked at one of the posters, which continues to cloud the happy mood of the event.

In the middle of this humorous but sharp criticism, the SPD tries to position itself and mobilize its voters before the important Bundestag elections. Scholz and his team are therefore not only faced with the challenge of the campaign strategy, but also against the resounding satire, which could increase the negative perception of the SPD, as Berlin Live reports.