Ricarda Lang Reflects on Political Missteps and Calls for Honest Leadership

The former Green Party leader critiques her past rhetoric, highlights the failures of the outgoing coalition, and advocates for rebuilding public trust in politics.

Ricarda Lang, the former co-leader of Germany's Green Party, openly admits past communication failures and regrets not addressing issues more candidly during her tenure.
Lang emphasizes the need for politicians to stop relying on vague rhetoric and instead focus on honest, solution-driven dialogue with the public.
During her appearance on a talk show, Lang criticized the outgoing 'traffic light' coalition for getting bogged down in ideological rigidity and failing to adapt to external crises effectively.
Peer Steinbrück, former finance minister, echoed Lang's concerns, arguing that fear of backlash prevents politicians from addressing key issues like migration and economic reform directly.
Public trust in German political institutions has reached historic lows, with recent surveys showing only 18% of citizens believe the government is performing well, underscoring the urgency of political reform.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung