Overview

• The SPD minister announced her pregnancy last week on Instagram, saying she and her partner are delighted.
• She shared examples of abuse on LinkedIn, including comments such as "Das arme Kind" and "Mütter sollen an den Herd."
• Hubertz wrote that millions of women balance family and work and said she wants to demonstrate that both responsibilities can coexist.
• She plans to work with some limitations until December, pause during maternity protection until early March, and her partner will take parental leave.
• Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attacks as "infam" on X and congratulated Hubertz, as coverage noted she is among the few federal ministers to have a child while in office.