SPD’s Bärbel Bas in Talks to Become Labor Minister

SPD's Bärbel Bas in Talks to Become Labor Minister

Former German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) is reportedly set to become a Minister for Labour and Social Affairs in the next federal government. This is reported by Bild (Saturday edition) citing SPD party circles. According to the report, Bas will succeed the incumbent Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD) in the new role. Among her key responsibilities will be stabilizing the pension level and reforming the basic income. The SPD is expected to officially present its future federal ministers on Monday.