German Cabinet minister The two resigned after it was revealed that she had passed away on Long leave shortly after devastating floods destroyed parts of it of West Germany last the summer.
Ann Spiegel left her post Like minister for families and womenciting “political pressure” as it has become first member of Counsellor Oyav Schulze government to step down. emotional apology on It was Sunday failed to stop calls for her to go.
In an emotional statement on Spiegel explained her reasons on Sunday evening for take four weeks holiday But he described it as a “mistake” and apologized.
she told her family need a holiday Partly because of the state of health of her husband who had a stroke in March 2019. “He can no longer cope,” she said.
with her voice stumble in timesSpiegel said the coronavirus pandemic was “crazy.” challenge” for Ha family and “clearly left her mark” on four her children of Kindergarten and primary school age.
the long holiday in France – whose country neighbors it – was nonetheless error She said. “she was mistake that we went on holiday for For a long time I apologise for who – which mistake. “
Spiegel also She had to correct an earlier statement that she took bit in Cabinet meeting during which holiday. The event It was in her diary but she did not participate.
Spiegel did not comment on calls for her resignation from conservative opposition. Ha party she has also was silent on The issue on Monday. Later onThe party Executive is set In order to meet for Pre-set meeting behind Closed doors.
