Christian Lindner Criticizes ZDF for Using His Image in Documentary on Wealth Inequality

The FDP leader expressed frustration over his photo being featured prominently in a ZDF video about super-rich tax practices, despite limited involvement in the content.

• Christian Lindner objected to the use of his image in a ZDF documentary titled 'Steuerparadies Deutschland? So viel kosten uns die Reichen,' which examines tax practices of the wealthy.
• The documentary's teaser image featured Lindner alongside symbols of wealth, such as a luxury yacht, despite his minimal appearance in the video.
• Lindner criticized the ZDF on the social platform X, calling the use of his image 'actionism' and accusing the broadcaster of lacking journalistic fairness.
• The ZDF acknowledged Lindner's concerns, stating that the image choice was inappropriate, replacing it, and promising to review the overall criticism of the documentary.
• Public reactions were mixed, with some supporting Lindner's critique of the ZDF's approach, while others argued the image was fitting given his perceived stance on wealth distribution policies.

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