Germany's Labor Minister and SPD leader Barbel Bess resigned on Monday, citing the death of her stepdaughter and tensions in Chancellor Merz's coalition. Bess said she did not have the strength to continue in her duties and criticized "open attacks" by Merez's CDU, which accused her of obstructing pension and labor reforms. According to her, the coalition struggle accelerated her decision and that the SPD deserves strong leadership. Source: DW

Germany's Labor Minister and SPD leader Barbel Bess resigned on Monday, citing the death of her stepdaughter and tensions in Chancellor Merz's coalition. Bess said she did not have the strength to continue in her duties and criticized "open attacks" by Merez's CDU, which accused her of obstructing pension and labor reforms. According to her, the coalition struggle accelerated her decision and that the SPD deserves strong leadership. Source: DW