German labour minister to leave post after stepdaughter's death - Reuters

German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil has announced his decision to step down from his government position. The announcement follows the recent death of his stepdaughter, a personal tragedy that has prompted his departure from public office.

In addition to resigning as the Minister of Labour, he will also vacate his role as co-head of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). The decision was confirmed in a formal statement released on Monday.

The departure marks a significant change for the centre-left SPD, as the minister held both a key cabinet position and a leadership role within the party. His exit comes as the government manages ongoing labour and social policy challenges.

Further details regarding a successor or the specific timeline for the transition have not yet been provided. The government is expected to address the vacancy in the coming days as it navigates the sudden change in leadership.