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Bärbel Bas resigns after bereavement

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German Labour Minister and SPD co-chair Bärbel Bas resigned from both posts, citing a family bereavement and attacks by coalition conservatives, as the party prepares to elect new leaders.

Handelsblatt
After resignation: Klingbeil defends Bas — pension reform on schedule

The political climate in Berlin is wearing people down, says the vice chancellor. And he promises: the new Labor Minister will hit the ground running.

After resignation: Klingbeil defends Bas — pension reform on schedule
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Der Spiegel
Bärbel Bas resigns: Union and SPD should finally pull themselves together — Commentary

The dispute surrounding Bärbel Bas's resignation shows the coalition has a serious trust problem. Only when that is resolved can reforms move forward.

Bärbel Bas resigns: Union and SPD should finally pull themselves together — Commentary
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Der Spiegel
SPD: After the resignation of Bärbel Bas, Lars Klingbeil goes all in

After the withdrawal of co-party chair Bärbel Bas, the SPD faces a power question. Party leader Lars Klingbeil wants to have the leadership re-elected at a hastily scheduled party congress. Can he hold on?

SPD: After the resignation of Bärbel Bas, Lars Klingbeil goes all in
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Der Spiegel
Resignation of Bärbel Bas: Union and SPD should finally pull themselves together - Opinion

The dispute over Bärbel Bas's resignation shows the coalition has a serious trust problem. Only after that is resolved can reforms make progress.

Resignation of Bärbel Bas: Union and SPD should finally pull themselves together - Opinion
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
After Bas' resignation: Which names are being discussed in the SPD now

After Bärbel Bas's resignation, is Manuela Schwesig the only path forward? She is still holding back. In general, the SPD's top post used to be more popular.

After Bas' resignation: Which names are being discussed in the SPD now
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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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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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Die Zeit
Bärbel Bas: Farewell with a warning

Bärbel Bas resigns as Labour Minister and SPD chair. Why she directs her message at the CDU. The CDU is trying to reinvent itself. We listened.

Bärbel Bas: Farewell with a warning
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Tages-Anzeiger
Social Democrats in Germany: How the SPD lost its most important female worker

With Bärbel Bas stepping back, a leading SPD politician from the workers' ranks resigns. Her resignation reveals the rifts in the government—and the problem of a party that has grown detached.

Social Democrats in Germany: How the SPD lost its most important female worker
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Die Zeit
Resignation of Bärbel Bas: Klingbeil wants to remain vice-chancellor and federal finance minister

After Bärbel Bas's resignation, the SPD will elect new leadership. Vice-Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Klingbeil wants to keep both government posts.

Resignation of Bärbel Bas: Klingbeil wants to remain vice-chancellor and federal finance minister
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Die Zeit
Resignation of Bärbel Bas: Klingbeil wants to remain vice-chancellor and federal finance minister

After Bärbel Bas's resignation, the SPD will elect new leadership. Vice-Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Klingbeil wants to keep both government posts.

Resignation of Bärbel Bas: Klingbeil wants to remain vice-chancellor and federal finance minister
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Podcast: "To the Point": How Bas's resignation in the coalition changes things—and what she accuses the CDU of

The Labour and Social Affairs Minister and SPD chairwoman has unexpectedly stepped down from her posts. The background to the resignation.

Podcast: "To the Point": How Bas's resignation in the coalition changes things—and what she accuses the CDU of
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Handelsblatt
Federal government: Three reforms, no grace period: Schweitzer takes over perhaps the coalition's toughest ministry

Bärbel Bas leaves behind plans that could decide the government's survival. Her successor brings experience, but he was himself part of the resistance to a major reform.

Federal government: Three reforms, no grace period: Schweitzer takes over perhaps the coalition's toughest ministry
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Handelsblatt
Government: Bas steps down from posts - with strong accusations against the CDU

Lately she has had to endure a lot, both politically and personally. Now Bärbel Bas is taking action - and she points the finger at the coalition partner. Could a new storm be looming for the government?

Government: Bas steps down from posts - with strong accusations against the CDU
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