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Ina Müller Decries Age Discrimination After Turning 60

The entertainer’s remarks in a German Playboy interview highlight shifting perceptions of older people in Germany.

Overview

  • Ina Müller says she now feels disadvantaged because of her age, though she never felt discriminated against as a woman.
  • She argues respect for older people has eroded and cites stereotyping with labels such as “Hoodie-Boomer” and “Karen.”
  • Müller says being portrayed as inconsiderate or blamed for societal problems is deeply offensive to her.
  • Her comments were published on November 7 in the German edition of Playboy and were widely reported by national outlets.
  • She remains active with ARD’s Inas Nacht and has an album titled “6.0” scheduled for release on November 14.