The resignation of the “socialist” German defense minister

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht settled a dispute over her resignation by asking Chancellor Olaf Scholz to relieve her of her duties. Lambrecht wrote in a statement: “The media, which has been focused on my person for several months, hardly allows us to objectively cover or discuss army soldiers or determine the path of security policy for the benefit of the citizens of Germany … The valuable work of our soldiers and many passionate people in this field are in the forefront, and for this reason I have decided to make my position available”, expressing gratitude to her to all those who “take care of our safety every day”. “I wish them all the best for the future,” she added. Lambrecht belongs to Schulz’s Social Democratic Party. The current German government consists of the Socialists, the Green Party and the Free Democratic Party. Lambrecht is the second minister in the Schulz government to resign, following the resignation of Greens Minister Anna Spiegel as Minister for Family Affairs following criticism of her performance as local environment minister in Rhineland-Palatinate during the flood. disaster in the Aar Valley in July 2021. Since last Friday, the media has been talking about Lambrecht’s intention to resign from his post. Lambrecht, 57, has been criticized for several months now, and the Christian coalition has repeatedly demanded her dismissal. Critics accused her of being slow in purchasing weapons and equipment for the German army, as well as a lack of experience. Criticism was also directed after the publication of a photo of her son on the army helicopter during a business trip to the minister. The minister recently sparked further outrage with a video message she posted on Instagram to mark the start of the new year, in which she spoke about Russia’s war in Ukraine, with fireworks set off on New Year’s Eve in the background. Lambrecht took over the Ministry of Defense with Schulz taking office at the end of 2021, and Lambrecht previously served as Federal Minister of Justice in the last government of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, and was also tasked with running the Ministry of Family Affairs following the resignation of Francesca Ghiffe.