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She cited personal reasons, including the death of her stepdaughter from cancer, as a primary factor in her decision. Bas stated that she felt unable to continue in her positions due to the emotional toll and a need for time to recover."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In addition to personal grief, Bas also pointed to political conflicts as a reason for her resignation. She told Chancellor Merz that she would no longer tolerate attacks from the Union (CDU/CSU), which she described as a \"campaign\" despite prior agreements on policy timelines, particularly concerning pension reform. Bas also indicated a wish for more support from her own SPD party."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Chancellor's Response"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bärbel Bas stated that she had informed Chancellor Merz about the attacks from his party and that he had assured her he would address the issue. 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