Markus Lanz: Green Party leader shocks viewers with pension statement – “Almost tore the television off the wall”

The West Markus Lanz: Green Party leader shocks viewers with pension statement – “Almost tore the television off the wall” Article by Jessica Hellwig • 1 day) Ricarda Lang certainly imagined this evening to be different. The Green Party leader will be a guest of Markus Lanz on Tuesday (January 16th) and will talk to him about the crisis in the traffic light coalition. But when the ZDF presenter brings up the subject of pensions, his patience almost breaks. But also to the audience when they witness Lang embarrassing himself with Markus Lanz. Markus Lanz: Embarrassment for Ricarda Lang After Ricarda Lang had already given some vague answers, Markus Lanz cautiously ventured into the topic of pensions, saying: “I still have something very specific.” The specific question is: “Do you know roughly: How high is the average Pension in Germany?” There is a short pause, the ZDF guest becomes clearly uncertain and finally admits: "I actually don't know what the average pension is." As Lanz continues to dig and wants to know whether Lang has at least a rough idea, Lang continues to give in: " No, actually not a specific one.” With this answer, the topic is far from off the table for the moderator. Lang should give a specific number. The Green politician does the same: “I… would assume that we are around 2,000 euros.” Ouch! Markus Lanz explains to the 30-year-old: “1,543 euros. After 45 years of work. Do you think that’s fair?” After the politician's answer, the spectators then went to the barricades. There are some comments online that are more than clear. This is what X (formerly Twitter) says: “Why doesn’t Lanz interrupt this woman???” “Excuse me, Ms. Lang?” “My wife almost ripped the TV off the wall. I don’t think we’ll watch any talk shows that feature Ms. Lang for now.” “Outrageous, right?” Markus Lanz lures Green Party leader Ricarda Lang out of reserve. And someone who will be affected by the current pension amount explains: “I am a nursing assistant with a pension projection of 1,157 euros. When I see this woman and hear her statements, I just have a pulse." Another viewer sums it up: "You can see the reality in which politicians live. They think that pensioners get enough, so they can cut something or make it more expensive... I don’t understand it.” You can still see the entire Tuesday episode by Markus Lanz in the ZDF media library. I saw the show and was shocked by Ricarda Lang. The lady lives in a theoretical world. As soon as a keyword comes up, she starts babbling, often missing the topic. She has NO IDEA ABOUT REALITY. This became clear when Lanz asked her about the average pension in Germany. 2000 €??? (Actually around 1500€). It was honorable of Lanz that he didn't completely ridicule her at that moment, he simply ignored it after naming the number. People like Lang should under no circumstances be allowed to lead a party. Christine Freytag 1 day(s) ago Since politicians are oversupplied and also decide their own salaries (the only point on which there is agreement across parties), they have lost all sight of reality.