Bärbel Bas
GermanypoliticianFemaleb. 19705.2Global Dominance: 0.07%Bärbel Bas is a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). She has served as the President of the Bundestag since 2021, making her the first woman to hold this position in Germany's history. Her political career has been marked by her advocacy for social justice and equality, and she plays a significant role in shaping legislative processes in the German parliament. Bas is known for her commitment to the values of democracy and her efforts to counteract extremism in German society.
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Bärbel Bas is the SPD chairperson who has called for a reality and justice check on the reforms.
Rentenreform: Mögliche Änderungen bei der Rente mit 63 - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-25
Bärbel Bas praised the proposals for pension reform as a 'Gesamtkunstwerk'.
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Switzerland· 2026-09-23
Bärbel Bas, along with Lars Klingbeil, emphasized the need for the Left Party to address anti-Semitism.
Druck auf SPD und Grüne wächst, nicht mit der Linken zu regierenSwitzerland· 2026-09-23
Bärbel Bas, the Minister of Labor, stated that exploitation and abuse of social benefits will not be tolerated.
Newsblog zur Bundespolitik: Grünen-Innenpolitikerin Mihalic fordert Koçak zu Mandatsverzicht auf - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-23
Bärbel Bas is the co-chair of the Social Democrats and served as the Minister of Labor, overseeing the reform of basic security for the unemployed.
Die SPD sucht die Machtprobe mit Kanzler MerzSwitzerland· 2026-09-22Bärbel Bas is one of the SPD leaders present at the event.
Schwesig attackiert Merz: „Diese Äußerungen des Kanzlers zeigen, dass er die Lage falsch einschätzt“ - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-21
Bärbel Bas said the plans needed a 'reality check'.
Chancellor vows to stay on for Germany’s ‘democratic future’ after latest loss to far-right AfD | Germany
United Kingdom· 2026-09-21
Bärbel Bas, the co-chair of the SPD, is under pressure due to the election results.
Nach Wahl in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern leckt CDU ihre Wunden. Bleibt Merz Kanzler?Switzerland· 2026-09-21
Bärbel Bas is one of the SPD party chairpersons addressing the press.
Newsblog zur Bundespolitik: Merz nennt CDU-Wahldebakel eine „tiefe Zäsur“ - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-21
Bärbel Bas is another SPD leader who was under pressure before the elections.
Manuela Schwesig und die SPD - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-21
Bärbel Bas is the chairperson of the SPD.
Newsblog zur Bundespolitik: Parteigremien kommen zusammen - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-21Bärbel Bas is mentioned as one of the SPD party leaders whose weakness is highlighted by Schwesig's strong performance.
Wahlen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern und Berlin 2026: Die Blitzanalyse - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-20Bärbel Bas is the Minister of Labor who is facing potential removal from the federal government.
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Greece· 2026-09-19
Bärbel Bas is a minister in Merz's government and her status may improve with an SPD victory.
Jutarnji list - Merzu prijete dva nova jaka udarca: Mogao bi doživjeti povijesni debakl
Croatia· 2026-09-18Bärbel Bas is one of the current SPD chairpersons inviting former party leaders for a meeting.
Klingbeil und Bas laden frühere SPD-Chefs zu Lagebesprechung ein - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-16
Bärbel Bas is the Minister of Labor who is expected to implement an action plan against social abuse.
Bundesregierung – Bericht: Merz reist nicht zur UN-Vollversammlung - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-15
Bärbel Bas is the Minister of Labor, who is not favored by some conservative CDU members.
Die CDU und Kanzler Merz haben eigentlich nur noch schlechte MöglichkeitenSwitzerland· 2026-09-14
Bärbel Bas has been criticized for blocking necessary social reforms in Germany.
Deutschland: die neusten MeldungenSwitzerland· 2026-09-14
Bärbel Bas is mentioned as the Minister of Labor who needs to implement an action plan against social abuse.
Kanzler schwer unter Druck – Unionsfraktionsvize: „Ja, ich glaube noch an Friedrich Merz“ - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-14Bärbel Bas is the SPD labor minister who faced criticism for her comments on social systems.
Was die Regierungsparteien von der AfD lernen können: Ursachen und StrategienSwitzerland· 2026-09-13
Bärbel Bas is the Minister of Labor who needs to implement an action plan against social abuse.
Söder: CSU wird Kanzler Merz „auf keinen Fall“ stürzen - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-13Bärbel Bas is mentioned in the context of the absurdity of marketing, likening her to the use of Jesus on a drink.
Im Namen des Vaters, des Sohnes und des Energy-Drinks - MagazinGermany· 2026-09-11
Bärbel Bas expressed her willingness to discuss the pension package if the Union parties clarify their position.
Bundespolitik: AfD-Regierungsprogramm in Sachsen-Anhalt laut Studie finanziell nicht umsetzbar - PolitikGermany· 2026-08-05
Bärbel Bas expressed her willingness to discuss the pension package if the Union parties clarify their position.
Bundespolitik: SPD-Vize Schweitzer pocht auf Frau als nächstes Staatsoberhaupt - PolitikGermany· 2026-08-05Bärbel Bas expressed her willingness to discuss all matters once the Union parties clarify their position.
Bundespolitik: Regierung bereitet neuen Zivildienst vor - PolitikGermany· 2026-08-04Bärbel Bas expressed her willingness to discuss the pension package if the Union parties clarify their position.
Bundespolitik: Unionsfraktionschef sieht keinen Verhandlungsspielraum bei Frühverrentung - PolitikGermany· 2026-08-04Bärbel Bas expressed her willingness to discuss the pension package if the Union parties clarify their position.
Bundespolitik: Schwesig will „ganz klar“ an „Rente mit 63“ festhalten - PolitikGermany· 2026-08-03Bärbel Bas is mentioned in the context of a summer interview discussing government policy.
Bärbel Bas im ZDF-Sommerinterview: Nach dem Rentenstreit ist vor dem Rentenstreit - MedienGermany· 2026-08-02
Bärbel Bas is expected to attend the Hamburg Pride event.
Deutschland: die neusten MeldungenSwitzerland· 2026-08-01
Bärbel Bas publicly dismissed Merz's claims about Germany's social systems.
Was hat Deutschland von Friedrich Merz noch zu erwarten?Switzerland· 2026-07-25
