Bärbel Bas has spoken out about the pressures of political life in Berlin following her resignation as labour minister and co-leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Her remarks criticised what she described as a lack of humanity in politics and pointed to pressure from within the coalition and disappointment with Friedrich Merz.
The comments have raised questions about how politicians treat one another and about the privileges enjoyed by senior figures, according to a report by Maximilian Stascheit. They could also add to tensions within the coalition.
Sources: Politico Europe.