SPD Chairwoman Saskia Esken has expressed diminishing hope for the improvement of the current coalition government in Germany.

She attributes the coalition's struggles to the FDP's desperate attempts to assert itself, particularly criticizing FDP leader Christian Lindner's approach as irresponsible.

Despite her skepticism, Esken remains committed to the coalition's goals and emphasizes the importance of unity within the SPD, reaffirming Olaf Scholz as their candidate for Chancellor.

She dismisses the need for personnel changes within the SPD, even after the Green Party's leadership announced their withdrawal.

Esken also defends the humanitarian stance of the SPD against proposals to reject asylum seekers at German borders, underscoring the party's commitment to legal and humanitarian obligations.