Bärbel Bas leaves her jobs. She was the boss of the SPD party. She was also the work minister. The step surprises many people.
Bas names private reasons for this. Her stepdaughter died. She now wants time to mourn. She says she lacks strength for work now.
There was also trouble in politics. Bas reports attacks on her. These attacks came from the government partner. This means the Union.
Lars Klingbeil is the second SPD boss. He knows about the step. Chancellor Friedrich Merz also knows. Bas keeps her seat in the parliament.
A new person for the ministry is ready. Alexander Schweitzer becomes the new work minister. He was a leader in Rheinland-Pfalz before.
