Defense Minister Resigns; Chancellor Names Replacement

Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has submitted her resignation following criticism of Germany's response to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, reports CNBC News.

Lambrecht submitted her resignation on Monday as Berlin faces a decision on whether to increase military support to Ukraine.

Since taking over the defense portfolio in December 2021, Lambrecht has faced questions over her ability to lead the German armed forces.

On Tuesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the Boris Pistorius, the interior minister of Lower Saxony state, would succeed Lambrecht as defense minister, reported Deutsche Welle.

Pistorius has held the interior ministry post in Lower Saxony for nine years and has developed a reputation for getting policies implemented.