Bärbel Bas has resigned from her positions as Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs and co-leader of the SPD, citing personal reasons including the death of her stepdaughter and criticism from coalition partners. Alexander Schweitzer, Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate and a deputy SPD leader, is expected to take over as the new Federal Labor Minister.

WELT: Bärbel Bas Resigns from All Positions; Schweitzer Becomes Labor Minister…

Following the death of her stepdaughter, Bärbel Bas is stepping down as SPD leader and requesting to be dismissed as minister, citing attacks from coalition partners. Her successor has already been identified.

ZDFheute: SPD's Alexander Schweitzer Tapped as New Labor Minister After Bas Resigns

Following Bärbel Bas's resignation as SPD leader and Minister of Labor for personal reasons, SPD politician Alexander Schweitzer is expected to take over the position.

n-tv: Bärbel Bas Resigns as SPD Leader and Minister

Co-SPD leader Bärbel Bas withdraws from the forefront of federal politics following the death of her stepdaughter, with the social democrat explaining her resignation amid attacks from coalition partners.

DER SPIEGEL: Bärbel Bas Resigns from Her Posts – Schweitzer Takes Over Ministry

Bärbel Bas, who was the Federal Minister of Labour and SPD co-chair in the grand coalition government, is stepping down from both roles due to a bereavement; the successor in the cabinet is reportedly already known.

t-online: Schweitzer to Succeed Bas as Labor Minister

Following a resignation, Alexander Schweitzer is being considered to take over from Bärbel Bas as the Labor Minister.

t-online: SPD Leader Bas Resigns

Bärbel Bas, the leader of the SPD party, has announced her decision to step down from her positions.

ZDFheute: Bärbel Bas Resigns as SPD Leader and Labor Minister

Bärbel Bas has stepped down as the leader of the SPD party and as the Minister of Labor, citing personal reasons for her departure.

n-tv: Alexander Schweitzer to be New Minister of Labour

Following Bärbel Bas's resignation from two posts, the search for her successor is complete, with Alexander Schweitzer expected to move from Mainz to the capital.

DER SPIEGEL: Reactions to Bärbel Bas' Resignation: 'The Strength is Finally Gone'

Bärbel Bas has resigned as co-chair of the SPD and Federal Minister of Labour due to a bereavement; party colleagues criticize the CDU for attacks against Bas. Overview of reactions.

n-tv: Statement on Bärbel Bas's Resignation

In "difficult times", the full statement regarding Bärbel Bas's resignation is released.

t-online: Can a Politician Still Be Human?

A debate is ongoing about whether politicians can maintain their humanity while in office, following the resignation of SPD leader Bas.

Within the CDU/CSU alliance, leaders of the parliamentary group have presented a six-point plan, and a faction within the CDU has declared they will no longer withdraw motions due to fear of the AfD. CSU leader Markus Söder has criticized members deviating from the party line.

WELT: As Merz Convenes, Union Faction Leaders Present Six-Point Plan - These Are the…

While CDU leader Friedrich Merz is in a meeting, leaders of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group have presented a six-point plan outlining their demands.

WELT: 'We Will No Longer Withdraw Motions Out of Fear of AfD' - Party Faction Merges…

A faction within the CDU party states they will no longer withdraw motions due to fear of the AfD, describing their approach as 'CDU pure'.

t-online: Markus Söder Calls on CDU Deviators to Leave Party

CSU leader Markus Söder criticizes members who deviate from the party line, humorously suggesting they might prefer to drive Russian cars.

German medium-sized businesses involved in trade with Russia are facing a threat of 'cold expropriation' due to sanctions. The automotive industry is experiencing a downturn, with Audi sales dropping by nearly 20%. The CEO of XXXLutz notes a prevailing negative sentiment in the German economy despite possibilities.

WELT: 'Cold Expropriation Now Threatens' - German SMEs' Russia Poker

German medium-sized businesses involved in trade with Russia face the threat of 'cold expropriation' due to sanctions.

WELT: Downturn Accelerating - Audi Sales Drop by Almost One-Fifth

The automotive industry is experiencing an accelerating downturn, with Audi's sales falling by nearly 20%.

DER SPIEGEL: Audi Sales Plummet by Almost a Fifth

Sales figures show a nearly 20% decrease in Audi's sales for the quarter.

t-online: Furniture Giant CEO: 'Everything Can Be Spoken Ill Of'

The CEO of XXXLutz, Alois Kobler, discusses the German economy, stating that while there are many possibilities, negative sentiment prevails.

Sepsis is highlighted as a critical and often underestimated medical condition in Germany, reportedly causing a death every six minutes.

ZDFheute: Sepsis: An Underestimated Danger with a Fatality Every 6 Minutes in Germany

Sepsis is highlighted as a critical and often underestimated medical condition, causing a death every six minutes in Germany.