Jens Spahn reportedly resigns from Bundestag Budget Committee

German CDU politician Jens Spahn is reportedly stepping down from his position on the Bundestag Budget Committee. This follows his recent resignation as chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in July 2026.

The decision comes amid controversy regarding Spahn’s absence from committee meetings. While an initial absence was attributed to his son’s illness, media reports surfaced showing Spahn on vacation in Sardinia, Italy. A spokesperson stated he was traveling for “family reasons.” The perceived conflict between his parliamentary duties during critical budget planning sessions and his holiday has reportedly caused significant dissatisfaction within his own party.