Overview

• The June 15 edition focused on stabilizing pension financing and overhauling the citizens’ allowance as Germany confronts demographic pressures.
• Bärbel Bas, federal minister for labour and social affairs, Katja Kipping, head of the Paritätische Gesamtverband, and journalist Michael Bröcker debated the scope and urgency of deep reforms.
• Panelists weighed measures to shore up the pension system and adjust citizens’ allowance amid a shrinking base of contributors.
• Since January 2024, the weekly program has succeeded Anne Will as ARD’s flagship political forum and is broadcast live Sundays at 21:45 with streaming available on the ARD Mediathek.
• Following this broadcast, Caren Miosga’s talkshow pauses for a summer break and is set to return on August 31, 2025.