Overview
- The episode aired Monday, November 24, at 21:00 on ARD and is available to stream in the ARD Mediathek.
- Host Louis Klamroth convened politicians, a consumer advocate, an industry representative, an academic and an influencer to dissect the bargain economy.
- Topics included how reliable advertised discounts really are, common sales tactics and potential price traps during the peak shopping period.
- The discussion examined labor conditions in logistics and the environmental toll of fast shipping, returns and growing packaging waste.
- Participants debated whether policymakers should impose stricter consumer protections, including measures aimed at rapidly expanding platforms from China.