German Media Reports Say Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht Will Resign Soon

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht

DW: German media report defense minister soon to resign

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht may leave her post as soon as next week, according to German news outlets.

Lambrecht was recently criticized for a New Year's Eve message posted on social media. German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht intends to resign, several German media outlets reported on Friday.

What do we know so far?

The revelation was first reported by German newspaper Bild, with the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper following soon thereafter. Both cited unnamed sources and said she may step down as soon as next week.

However, on the record, spokespeople for German government only responded initially on Friday evening by saying that the reports constituted "rumors," on which "we do not comment."

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WNU Editor: There are probably many reasons on why she is being pressured to leave. But this is what probably broke the camel's back .... German Defense Minister Lembrecht's New Year's Message On Ukraine Is Being Ridiculed As 'Tone-Deaf' (January 2, 2023).

Update: It looks like the German public wants her gone .... Majority of Germans in poll want defence minister to resign (DPA).

German Media Reports Say Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht Will Resign Soon

German defence minister Lambrecht to step down -govt source -- Reuters

German defense chief reportedly set to quit ahead of crucial Ukraine tank decision -- Politico

Germany’s defense chief to resign amid PR disaster: Reports -- Politico.eu

Reports: German Defence Minister Lambrecht mulling resignation -- DPA

German defense minister to resign – media -- RT