Minister Bas resigns from government and SPD leadership after stepdaughter's death

Bärbel Bas, labor minister and co-chair of the SPD, resigned from both positions. In a Facebook statement, she explained that after her stepdaughter's death she needs time to grieve, and the political attacks that followed became unbearable. It is another serious blow to Chancellor Merz's government, which is forming what is described as a fragile coalition.