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Bärbel Bas

Bärbel Bas is the co-chairperson of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) and federal labor minister.

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Will Germany raise retirement age beyond 67?

Will Germany raise retirement age beyond 67?

The old-age pension system faces collapse under the weight of an aging population. Will Germans have to work longer?
SocietyAugust 1, 2025
Applause for newly elected co-leader of the SPD and Labor Minister Bärbel Bas with her counterpart and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (left) on Friday

Germany: Social Democrats pick Bärbel Bas as new co-leader

Germany: Social Democrats pick Bärbel Bas as new co-leader

Germany's Social Democrats have elected a new leader, placing Bärbel Bas in office alongside co-chair Lars Klingbeil.
PoliticsJune 29, 2025
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Germany struggles to fix its pension system

Germany struggles to fix its pension system

New Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has ruffled feathers with a proposal for how to fix the ailing pension system.
SocietyMay 12, 2025
Bärbel Bas

One of Germany's five top jobs to go to a woman

One of Germany's five top jobs to go to a woman

The Social Democrats have named Bärbel Bas as their candidate to head the German parliament.
PoliticsOctober 20, 2021
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