Germany's labour minister Bärbel Bas quits both her posts
The departure follows the death of a stepdaughter and political attacks, deepening strain on a fragile coalition. Finance minister Lars Klingbeil also scrapped part of an Asia tour.
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What happened
Finance minister Lars Klingbeil dropped the India stop of his Asian tour this week, his ministry said Monday, citing "current developments." Earlier that day, labour minister and SPD co-leader Bärbel Bas left both of her posts after the death of a stepdaughter and political attacks.
Why it matters
The resignation adds another blow to Germany's fragile coalition government. The reports describe the coalition as already under strain.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 3:13 AM ET: Klingbeil's ministry said he had cancelled the India leg of his Asia trip, citing current developments in an emailed statement.
- Oct 12, 9:22 AM ET: Bas stepped down as labour minister and SPD co-leader after the death of her stepdaughter and political attacks.
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