BERLIN—The future of Angela Merkel’s government was thrown into doubt on Sunday after the chairwoman of the German Chancellor’s junior coalition partner resigned following the party’s worst-ever election result a week ago.
Andrea Nahles, leader of the Social Democrats, said in a statement published on the party’s website that she would resign, citing lack of support among the SPD’s parliamentary group and grassroot activists.
Whether the resignation leads to the end of the ruling coalition would largely depend on who replaces Nahles, which would have to be decided at a party convention.
Merkel moved quickly to assure the public that her government would continue its work without any disruption. “We will continue the work of the government with utmost seriousness and great sense of responsibility,” Merkel said in a brief press conference on Sunday.
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