Every week, Maybritt Illner delves into the heart of political, economic, and social issues, inviting fresh perspectives and insights. Tonight, December 7, she graces our screens on ZDF at 10:15 pm. Post-broadcast, the episode is a click away on ZDF's media library. But what will tonight's discussion be about, and who will join Maybritt Illner at the table?
Unraveling the Budget Crisis
The traffic lights, our coalition partners, are grappling with budget woes. Tough decisions are imminent. Who will make them now and how? What are the sacrifices that follow to balance the government's ailing budget? Will compromises be made to avoid new elections? Deafening calls for debt brake reform echo, but the FDP and CDU/CSU have yet to budge.
Guests Who'll Shape the Conversation
Tonight's guests will be a powerhouse of perspectives:
- Kevin Kühnert, Secretary General (SPD): Wielding influence as the SPD's Secretary General, Kühnert will bring and share his party's viewpoint.
- Carsten Linnemann, Secretary General (CDU/CSU): Linnemann, as the CDU/CSU's Secretary General, will counterbalance Kühnert's arguments, representing the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union.
- Sahra Wagenknecht, co-founder and board member of the association "Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht - For Reason and Justice": As a co-founder and board member of the aforementioned association, Sahra Wagenknecht will share her unique insights on the budget crisis, advocating for 'Reason and Justice.'
- Jens Südekum, Professor of International Economics, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection: Jens Südekum, a renowned economist, will provide a data-driven perspective on the budget crisis and its potential solutions.
- Melanie Amann, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of "Spiegel" magazine: Interjecting from the world of journalism, Melanie Amann will look at the budget crisis from a narrative perspective, providing a critical analysis of the situation.
A Look Ahead
If you miss tonight's episode, tune in to ZDF a day later at 4 pm for the repeat or stream it on phoenix. Don't forget that all the delightful conversations from Maybrit Illner can be found in the ZDF media library after the broadcast.
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