Status: 01/13/2023 9:25 p.m
Christine Lambrecht has apparently decided to step down as defense secretary. This is reported unanimously by several media. According to the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”, the minister plans to resign from office next week.
According to consistent media reports, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht intends to resign. The initiative to give up the office came from the SPD politician herself, reports the “Bild”, citing several people familiar with the processes. The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reports that she wants to announce her resignation next week.
This has not yet been officially confirmed. A spokesman for the Ministry of Defense told the AFP news agency: “These are rumors that we do not comment on.”
The “Bild” report states that the reason for the planned resignation is Lambrecht’s realization that a fresh start is needed in the Defense Ministry.
There are growing indications of Defense Minister Lambrecht resigning
tagesschau24, 9 p.m., 13.1.2023
The previous military commissioner Eva Högl is being considered as a possible successor within the SPD, the newspaper reported.
Lambrecht has been criticized for months, most recently because of a failed New Year’s Eve video. Critics repeatedly questioned her suitability for the post and called for her resignation.