This year marks the end of an era for Helmut Scholz: on 9 June, his name was no longer on the ballot paper for the 2024 European elections for the first time. With 2.7 percent, the German Left achieved its worst result ever in the European elections. Scholz calls the result „very disappointing and bitter.“ However, the fact that the European left has made gains overall thanks to successes in other countries gives him hope. Also for his own party.