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Bas Resigns; Schweitzer Takes Over

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German Labor Minister and SPD co-leader Bärbel Bas resigned from both posts, citing bereavement and what she called attacks by conservative coalition partners; Alexander Schweitzer will succeed her.

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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Shake-up in the federal government: Bärbel Bas resigns from all posts - Schweitzer becomes Labor Minister

Alongside the death of her stepdaughter, the former SPD leader and Labor Minister attributes this to attacks by the Union against her, which also target the chancellor.

Shake-up in the federal government: Bärbel Bas resigns from all posts - Schweitzer becomes Labor Minister
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Handelsblatt
Comment: What happened to Bärbel Bas was a boundary crossing

The Labor Minister lost her stepdaughter and was still attacked. This incident poisons not only the coalition; it harms democracy.

Comment: What happened to Bärbel Bas was a boundary crossing
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Der Spiegel
Bärbel Bas announces resignation from her offices

In the black-red government she was Minister of Labor and Social Affairs and co-chair of the SPD. Now Bärbel Bas resigns from both offices. The Social Democrat cites a bereavement as the reason.

Bärbel Bas announces resignation from her offices
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Handelsblatt
Federal government: Schweitzer to be named Labor Minister on Tuesday

A day after Bärbel Bas resigned, her successor in the cabinet is set to receive his official appointment letter.

Federal government: Schweitzer to be named Labor Minister on Tuesday
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Der Spiegel
Alexander Schweitzer: This is how the future Labor Minister ticks

He is considered self-confident and ambitious: the former Rhineland-Palatinate prime minister Alexander Schweitzer is to take over the Labor Ministry from Bärbel Bas. Can he handle the difficult reform projects?

Alexander Schweitzer: This is how the future Labor Minister ticks
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Der Spiegel
SPD women push for a woman to lead the Labor Ministry

With Alexander Schweitzer, a man is set to succeed Bärbel Bas as head of the Labor Ministry, as SPD chairman Lars Klingbeil announced. But there is resistance within the party.

SPD women push for a woman to lead the Labor Ministry
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Die Zeit
Bärbel Bas: "A chapter ends for me today, but the story continues."

She explains her resignation citing personal circumstances and public attacks, including from the coalition partner. Her personal statement in full.

Bärbel Bas: "A chapter ends for me today, but the story continues."
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Federal government: It is irresponsible of the SPD to jeopardize the coalition's continuation

The SPD's criticism of the Union's allegedly ruthless handling of Bärbel Bas, who has now stepped down, is clearly tactical in nature. But what is the aim?

Federal government: It is irresponsible of the SPD to jeopardize the coalition's continuation
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Government: SPD appoints a pension-rebel as Labor Minister

Alexander Schweitzer takes over delicate reform plans from Bärbel Bas. In particular on pension reform he is likely to insist on changes. The government's timetable could be delayed again as a result

Government: SPD appoints a pension-rebel as Labor Minister
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Die Zeit
SPD leadership: Are only the heartless staying in politics?

Bärbel Bas has always stood for more than herself. What the Labor Minister's resignation means and what preceded it.

SPD leadership: Are only the heartless staying in politics?
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Die Zeit
SPD: Bärbel Bas steps down as SPD chair and as Labor Minister

Bärbel Bas relinquishes her posts—stating her reasons personally, and also citing attacks from the Union. She intends to keep her Bundestag seat.

SPD: Bärbel Bas steps down as SPD chair and as Labor Minister
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Die Zeit
Resignation of Bärbel Bas: SPD to elect new party leadership around the turn of the year

The SPD aims to reorganize its leadership following Bas's resignation. It plans to retain the co-leadership, according to Lars Klingbeil.

Resignation of Bärbel Bas: SPD to elect new party leadership around the turn of the year
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Le Monde
In Germany, the resignation of the labor minister further weakens Friedrich Merz's coalition

Citing mourning and the 'public attacks' by her conservative partners, the Social Democrat Bärbel Bas left the government and the presidency of the SPD. The German chancellor, already very weakened, loses a popular left-wing figure amid the debate over pension reform.

In Germany, the resignation of the labor minister further weakens Friedrich Merz's coalition
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: Resignation of Bärbel Bas: SPD Attacks CDU

After a death in the family, Federal Minister of Labour Bärbel Bas steps back from the political spotlight. The SPD sees some blame on the CDU — and that is irritating.

F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: Resignation of Bärbel Bas: SPD Attacks CDU
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
The Other View: Bärbel Bas embodies like no one else the plight of the left wing of the party. Her resignation forces the SPD to decide

The SPD no longer knows what it stands for, and it has forgotten how to engage in constructive confrontation. To renew itself, it would first have to shed the legacy of its failed leadership.

The Other View: Bärbel Bas embodies like no one else the plight of the left wing of the party. Her resignation forces the SPD to decide
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Ministerial change: Only then can Schweitzer succeed

The former prime minister of Rhineland-Palatinate takes over the Labor Ministry from Bärbel Bas. Can he bridge the gap between the CDU/CSU and SPD? He will need to learn quickly.

Ministerial change: Only then can Schweitzer succeed
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Change in the Social Ministry: The new minister has a problem with Bas's pension reform

The new labor minister Schweitzer faces a long list of unfinished proposed laws. The central question, however, is whether he will continue to resist the pension reform begun by Bärbel Bas.

Change in the Social Ministry: The new minister has a problem with Bas's pension reform
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Die Zeit
Bärbel Bas's resignation: Merz rejects criticism of his handling of Bärbel Bas

Chancellor Merz rejects the criticism from Bärbel Bas and the SPD. He said he had urged his party to show "Christian consideration" for Bas, the CDU leader said.

Bärbel Bas's resignation: Merz rejects criticism of his handling of Bärbel Bas
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Federal government: A resignation, accompanied by allegations

The double resignation of Bärbel Bas raises questions about how the coalition operates. The debate over pension reform also threatens to intensify.

Federal government: A resignation, accompanied by allegations
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Die Zeit
SPD: Bärbel Bas steps down as SPD chair and as Labor Minister

Bärbel Bas relinquishes her posts—stating her reasons personally, and also citing attacks from the Union. She intends to keep her Bundestag seat.

SPD: Bärbel Bas steps down as SPD chair and as Labor Minister
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