ARD’s Tessniem Kadiri Warns of Growing Political Divide Among Young Men and Women

The 23-year-old 'Weltspiegel' moderator calls for empathy and intergenerational dialogue to address societal polarization.

Tessniem Kadiri, a 23-year-old ARD journalist, recently joined the moderator team of the long-running 'Weltspiegel' program, succeeding Andreas Cichowicz.
Kadiri expressed concern over a widening political divide between young men and women in their 20s and 30s, with women leaning toward social causes like women's rights and men often resisting these shifts.
She emphasized the importance of fostering empathy and mutual understanding among her generation to bridge this ideological gap.
Kadiri encouraged young people to engage in conversations with their grandparents, suggesting that older generations could offer valuable perspectives on societal challenges.
As one of four female moderators on 'Weltspiegel,' Kadiri represents a new voice in the program's history, which dates back to 1963 and focuses on international reporting.