Coaliția lui Merz, slăbită după demisia lui Bärbel Bas din Guvern și șefia SPD, pe fondul unor tensiuni cu CDU • Newsweek România

The coalition led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing increased instability following Bärbel Bas's resignation from her roles as Minister of Labor and co-chair of the SPD. Bas cited persistent public attacks from CDU, the coalition partner, as a key reason for her departure. This resignation comes amid rising tensions over reform disagreements and record unpopularity for Merz, alongside a growing far-right opposition. Bas expressed a need for personal time to grieve the loss of her daughter-in-law, which she mentioned in her resignation message. SPD leaders criticized the treatment of Bas and called for unity against extremist tactics that seek to divide moderate parties. The government remains divided on pension reforms, which will now be handled by Bas's successor, Alexander Schweitzer.