The dispute between Germany's CDU/CSU Union and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) continues to escalate following the resignation of Bärbel Bas. SPD representatives accuse their coalition partner of acting insensitively toward the former labor minister, claiming it put political pressure on her even during a personally difficult period. n-tv ↗
SPD Secretary-General Matthias Klüssendorf stated that the Union was aware of the death in Bas's family. Despite this, he said, criticism of the minister continued and an unfavorable atmosphere was created against her. The SPD is also demanding an apology from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Minister-President and SPD member Manuela Schwesig, who criticized the coalition partner's conduct. Tagesspiegel ↗
The Union rejects the accusations. The chairman of its parliamentary group, Friedrich Merz, called the SPD's claims unfounded and denied that Bas had been pushed out of her position. The Union's parliamentary group leader stated that there is no basis for these accusations. The SPD's attacks caused outrage within the CDU and CSU, with several representatives describing them as irresponsible and scandalous. Tagesspiegel ↗
The topic was also addressed by the Bundestag on October 13 during the current affairs session. The debate showed that Bas's departure opened up not only the question of filling the vacated positions but also a broader dispute over how the governing parties cooperate. Tension between the SPD and the Union could affect the coalition's future functioning. WDR Nachrichten ↗
Dispute in German coalition continues after Bärbel Bas's resignation
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