Resignation of Spahn: Family instead of faction: Abrupt fall of a climber

In his 14 months as Union faction leader, Jens Spahn has survived many crises: judge election, mask affair, pension dispute

Reliability 66 · high3 h agoJuly 18, 2026

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In his 14 months as Union faction leader, Jens Spahn has survived many crises: judge election, mask affair, pension dispute. In fact, that is not possible. The Christian also knows that we are not perfect.

Furthermore, It was clear that the group could not decide otherwise than against him. Whether his political career will end completely is still open. And there was no one who jumped to his side.

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In his 14 months as Union faction leader, Jens Spahn has survived many crises: judge election, mask affair, pension dispute.
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In fact, that is not possible.
according to DIE ZEIT
The Christian also knows that we are not perfect.
according to DIE ZEIT
The letter is available to the F.A.Z.
according to FAZ - Aktuell
It was clear that the group could not decide otherwise than against him.
according to FAZ - Aktuell
Whether his political career will end completely is still open.
according to Handelsblatt
And there was no one who jumped to his side.
according to Handelsblatt

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In his 14 months as Union faction leader, Jens Spahn has survived many crises: judge election, mask affair, pension dispute.
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