Resignation of Bärbel Bas shines light on harsh era of German politics

DW15 October 2026, 13:57 UTCGermany

German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has stepped down, citing her need to grieve a loved one and leave behind the harsh realities of government. So how did German politics get so heated?

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