Markus Lanz Returns with Focus on German Elections and Global Issues
The ZDF talk show resumes after a winter break, addressing topics like the upcoming Bundestag elections, Austrian politics, and climate impact on Pacific islands.
- Markus Lanz's political talk show resumed on January 7, 2025, after a three-week winter pause, maintaining its regular schedule of three episodes per week.
- The January 7 episode featured discussions on Germany's upcoming Bundestag elections, with CDU's Daniel Günther advocating for a potential coalition with the Greens.
- Corinna Milborn provided insights into Austria's political developments, including FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl's appointment to form a government by President Alexander Van der Bellen.
- The January 8 episode highlights include Green Party co-chair Felix Banaszak discussing coalition options, and Johannes Hano reporting on climate change effects in the Pacific islands.
- ZDF correspondent Elmar Theveßen contributed updates from Florida on reactions to Donald Trump's controversial statements about the Panamakanal and Grönland.
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