German minister quits after ‘indecent’ attacks intensify during bereavement
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Europe category. Published on October 12, 2026 • Originally reported by Deborah Cole in Berlin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Europe category. Published on October 12, 2026 • Originally reported by Deborah Cole in Berlin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Fragile coalition suffers another blow as labour minister and co-leader of SPD Bärbel Bas leaves both posts
Germany’s labour minister and co-leader of the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), Bärbel Bas, has quit both posts, citing the death of her stepdaughter and subsequent political attacks against her, in a stinging blow to the fragile coalition government.
“After my stepdaughter’s death, I realised that I need time to come to terms with my grief,” Bas said in a statement posted on Facebook, without giving further details.
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