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Bärbel Bas is stepping down. Galeria is doomed – and still gets money that start-ups in Germany desperately need. What else kept us busy this week.
German Minister of Labour Bärbel Bas has resigned, citing the death of her stepdaughter and public criticism, including from within the Union party. Her resignation has sparked speculation about a potential coalition breakdown, which could have significant implications for several Union party MPs, including Julia Klöckner and Steffen Bilger.
Meanwhile, the German retailer Galeria is set to receive further insolvency funding from the Federal Employment Agency, which will cover the salaries of its 10,000 employees across 83 stores until the end of the year. This is Galeria's fourth insolvency since 2020.
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