German labour minister quits Merz’s fragile coalition
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- German labour minister quits Merz’s fragile coalitionS1
- Bärbel Bas’s resignation risks further delaying labour market and pension reformsS2
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German labour minister resigns as Merz coalition strains deepen
Bärbel Bas’s resignation risks further delaying labour market and pension reforms
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Published Oct 12, 2026
What to know
- German labour minister quits Merz’s fragile coalitionS1
- Bärbel Bas’s resignation risks further delaying labour market and pension reformsS2
Timeline · newest first
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