Bärbel Bas
German politician, former President of the Bundestag
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The minister is no longer tenable. For months, she has been blocking the reforms our country so urgently needs,
- railed Christian von Stetten, head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group's caucus representing medium-sized enterprises, said in reference to Bas in SeptemberABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Deutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…
Following the death of my stepdaughter, I realized that I need time to come to terms with my grief,
- Bärbel Bas wrote in a personal statement to party membersABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Deutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…
Nothing would be more damaging than allowing this coalition to collapse over a policy dispute at this point,
- Bas warnedDeutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…
There would be nothing more lethal than letting this coalition break apart over some technical question,
We have lost the trust of voters because, on many issues, the SPD was unwilling to ruffle feathers,
- Bas said after the first two state elections this yearDeutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…dw.com/en/germany…
I want to make it clear here: I want to implement this package,
- Bas, who is also labor minister and thus responsible for the file, said alongside MerzPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/german…
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