SPD: Arbeitsministerin und SPD-Chefin Bas tritt zurück – und kritisiert persönliche Angriffe aus der Union
Nach einem Todesfall in der Familie zieht sich die Co-Vorsitzende und Ministerin zurück. Vizekanzler Klingbeil verurteilt die Kritik der vergangenen Tage an ihr als „unanständig“.
Berlin and Düsseldorf: The co-chairwoman of the SPD and Minister of Labor, Bärbel Bas, has announced her resignation on Monday. Following the death of her stepsister, Bas requested time to grieve, writing, "I need to take sufficient time to mourn." She criticized personal attacks on her from the Union, which she believes added to her difficulties during this challenging period.
"Moreover, I must regretfully note that personal attacks on me, and unfortunately also from our coalition partner, were intensified in this personally difficult time for me." SPD Co-Chairman and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil expressed his deep sorrow over Bas's decision. "We are all only human behind the offices. That is why I can personally understand her step.
The attacks against her in the last days of her mourning were indecent. Such things should not be done," Klingbeil wrote in a statement. He acknowledged her work as party chairwoman and Minister of Labor: "As SPD chairwoman and Minister of Labor, Bärbel Bas has taken responsibility with a clear compass and straightness, and has wholeheartedly stood up for the people in our country."
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