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However, the government's ability to navigate through tumultuous global events—including the Ukraine war, energy challenges stemming from the Nord Stream pipeline incident, and instability resulting from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict—soon became a challenge. Domestic issues such as economic performance, rising energy prices, and increasing crime rates significantly impacted voter sentiment.

Impact of Energy Crisis

Among the primary complications during Scholz's tenure was the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Germany's historical reliance on Russian oil and gas made it uniquely vulnerable to these geopolitical events. Rising energy costs not only diminished consumer confidence but also affected German industry's international competitiveness.