According to a newspaper report, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht (SPD) is said to be determined to resign. The initiative came from her, writes the newspaper “Bild” (Saturday edition), citing “several people familiar with the processes”. However, the exact date of his planned departure has yet to be determined.
A spokesman for the German Defense Ministry said when asked by the AFP news agency: “These are rumors on which we do not comment.”
According to “Bild”, the reason for the resignation is Lambrecht’s view that a new beginning is needed in the Defense Ministry. According to the report, the successor is already being discussed in the government and in the SPD. The military commissioner of the German Bundestag, Eva Högl (SPD), would have a good chance.
A video of the minister’s New Year’s greetings, perceived as regrettable, recently increased pressure on Lambrecht, who had long been criticized. Opposition politicians question his suitability and call for his resignation.