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
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