Overview

• Patrick Schnieder collapsed at the table during the federal cabinet retreat in Berlin and was treated on site before being taken to the Bundeswehr hospital, BILD reports.
• His office confirmed he will not attend German Unity Day celebrations in Saarbrücken.
• He also canceled a planned appearance in Lüdenscheid where he intended to announce the timeline for reopening the Rahmedetalbrücke, which has been closed for nearly four years.
• A ministry spokesman said he is doing better and has been advised to rest for several days.
• After initial treatment he traveled with his wife to his hometown of Arzfeld, and the retreat day also saw Staatsminister Wolfram Weimer depart abruptly following a reported family bereavement, according to BILD.