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Germany's coalition turmoil deepens as SPD minister resigns

October 12, 2026

Summary

Germany's fragile government faced further turmoil after Bärbel Bas resigned as labor minister and co-chair of the Social Democrats, amid growing tensions within the ruling coalition.

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