German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht Resigns

 

DW: German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht resigns 

Christine Lambrecht has resigned as Germany's defense minister following a much-criticized New Year's eve message. Her year in office became a succession of minor scandals and statements that many saw as tone-deaf. 

Germany's Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht, of the center-left Social Democrats (SPD), on Monday formally announced her resignation, following a weekend of speculation about her future.  

Lambrecht had been under intense pressure over a video she posted on Instagram on New Year's Day from the streets of Berlin, in which she attempted to recapitulate her experiences of the war in Ukraine but was almost drowned out by the noise of fireworks exploding around her.  

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WNU editor: As was predicted a few days ago .... German Media Reports Say Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht Will Resign Soon (January 14, 2023). 

 German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht Resigns  

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht resigns amid Ukraine war backlash -- CNBC  

Germany's defense minister resigns amid Ukraine criticism -- AP  

German defence minister quits ahead of key decision on arming Ukraine -- France 24  

German defence minister resigns amid criticism, pressure over Ukraine arms -- Reuters  

German defence minister Christine Lambrecht quits after series of blunders -- The Guardian  

Scholz has «a clear idea» about Christine Lambrecht’s successor in Defense -- News 360

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