Unexpected backing for the minister amidst a storm of criticisms

Unexpected backing surfaces for Minister amidst critical situation - Minister encounters unexpected aid amidst controversy

In a surprising turn of events, Verena Hubertz, the Federal Minister of Housing, announced her pregnancy last week. However, the joyous occasion has been marred by a heated debate over her decision to take parental leave.

Bavaria's Digital Minister, Fabian Mehring, has taken a stand for Hubertz, calling the debate "outdated" and "embarrassing" for a modern country like Germany. Mehring, a member of the Free Voters, believes that outdated gender roles are behind the intensity of the reactions to Hubertz's pregnancy announcement.

Despite facing hatred, ridicule, and mockery, Hubertz remains undeterred. She plans to take some months of parental leave around the birth, but until December, she intends to continue her job as normal, albeit with some restrictions.

Mehring is not alone in his support for Hubertz. Chancellor Merz was among those who congratulated her. The consensus among young top politicians seems to be that having children should not be a career setback.

Mehring proposes adjusting political framework conditions, such as sufficient childcare offers and more flexibility in daily work and labor law, to make it easier for ministers to balance their duties with family life. He believes that a country with Germany's demographics cannot afford to exclude women from the labor market due to pregnancy or potential motherhood.

However, there are no reports of a politician from Bayerisch-Franken publicly supporting Hubertz's decision or their party affiliation. This information is not currently available.

Hubertz has reported receiving statements like "Women should be in the kitchen," "Another reason to only vote for AfD," and "Poor child, it won't get to see its mother." Such comments underscore the need for a change in mindset and the importance of Mehring's call for a more modern approach to parental leave.

Sources for this article include the Trierischer Volksfreund, LinkedIn, and news agency AFP. The debate surrounding Hubertz's parental leave serves as a reminder that progress is not always straightforward, but with support and understanding, we can work towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

As Hubertz prepares for her baby's arrival, she plans for the child to be in the children's room of the Bundestag or also in the ministry. This decision is a testament to her commitment to her role as a minister and a mother, and a step towards breaking the stigma surrounding parental leave for incumbent ministers.