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Ina Müller Decries Ageism in Germany, Says Respect for Older People Has 'Gone'

In a Playboy interview, the 60-year-old entertainer says she experiences more bias for her age than for her gender.

Overview

  • Müller says older people in Germany are treated with less regard today, asserting that the sense of respect has disappeared.
  • She objects to being portrayed as inconsiderate or blamed for problems and describes that framing as deeply insulting.
  • She states she has never felt discriminated against as a woman but now feels targeted because of her age.
  • The singer and host of ARD's 'Inas Nacht' adds that growing older has not troubled her and wishes society viewed age as cooler.
  • Her remarks were published by Playboy Germany and relayed by major outlets including dpa, Stern, and Die Zeit.