Bärbel Bas stops her work as a minister. She stops her work as the boss of the SPD too. She says this on Monday.
Bas has a big loss in her family. Her stepdaughter dies. She needs time for her grief now.
There is also another reason. People criticize Bas very often. Newspapers and partners say bad things. Bas calls these words unfair.
Lars Klingbeil is the other boss of the SPD. He understands the step. He says: Behind all jobs we are all humans. Other politicians show respect.
Alexander Schweitzer is the new minister for work. Who follows Bas as SPD boss is not clear yet. A special party day decides in January. Lars Klingbeil wants to run again.
The SPD has bad numbers in polls now. The step comes at a bad time. Many people want a fresh start.
