The AfD parliamentary group in the German Bundestag quoted René Springer as saying that an appropriate response to the loss of a family member is a matter of decency. Springer also stated that it is important to pay more attention to the expectations of citizens: In his view, they do not want disputes over press releases, but solutions to problems. The post was tagged with the hashtag #BärbelBas. #baerbelbas #Anstand #Gesellschaft #Problemlösung (translated)
Klingbeil stated that he has "no intention of questioning the dual leadership of the Spd," co-chaired until today along with the resigning Bas. #BaerbelBas #SPD #PoliticaGermania (translated)
In Germany, Baerbel Bas resigns from her positions as co-chair of the SPD and Minister of Labor for personal reasons related to a family bereavement and the attacks received from coalition partners, with a congress scheduled by January for the new elections of the party leadership. #BaerbelBas #SPD #PoliticaGermania (translated)
We collaborated in a climate of trust within the federal government. The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in a message on X, thanked Bas with whom, he wrote, "we collaborated in a climate of trust within the federal government." #BaerbelBas #Spd #Germania (translated)
Beyond institutional roles, we are all human beings. Klingbeil, who also holds the position of Deputy Chancellor, expressed regret for the decision and described the criticisms directed at him as "shameful" while he was dealing with a serious bereavement. #BaerbelBas #Spd #Germania (translated)
The German Minister of Labor, Baerbel Bas, resigns from her position and from the co-presidency of the SPD due to family mourning and public attacks, at a time of great government tension. #BaerbelBas #Spd #Germania (translated)
