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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.

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.

https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/medienb...t-101.html

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They love to put chabo with no military experience as defence minister! 

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/ge...ne-3209171






BERLIN: German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht resigned on Monday (Jan 16) after months of heavy criticism over Berlin's stuttering response to the war in Ukraine as well as a series of gaffes.

Her decision came days ahead of a crucial meeting of defence ministers from Ukraine's allies and with Berlin under intense pressure to provide battle tanks to Kyiv.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he had a "clear idea" of who would succeed Lambrecht, adding that this would be announced "very quickly". But government sources told AFP no decision was expected on Monday.

Lambrecht, 57, said in a statement she had asked Scholz to relieve her of her duties.

"The months-long media focus on my person hardly allows for objective reporting and discussion about servicemen and women ... and security policy decisions in the interest of the citizens of Germany," she said.

The politician from Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) had faced criticism for months over what some see as Germany's wavering response to the conflict in Ukraine.

Patience for Lambrecht ran out when she posted a New Year's video on social media in which she lauded her "special experiences" as defence minister in 2022 against a backdrop of loud fireworks.
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They love to put chabo with no military experience as defence minister! 

The female defence ministers of Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands had all met at previous conferences, so they decided to welcome Ursula von der Leyen, their new German counterpart.