"What do I find to be a falsehood or fallacy?"

In a heated conversation on ZDF, Johannes Winkel, the young leader of the Union, expressed his frustration with Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Barbara Bas, over her views on potential savings and changes in social policies.

During the 76-minute episode, Winkel found Bas's stance on potential savings for the citizens' allowance, abolishing the sustainability factor in pensions, and benefits for the young to be "bullshit." His language prompted host Markus Lanz to admonish him, explaining that Bas was a member of the Jusos, a youth wing of the SPD, and that they sometimes use "youthful language."

Winkel continued to express his frustration without waiting for a response, accusing Bas of not being honest about the necessity of savings and changes in social policies. He was particularly bothered by her approach to the planned savings on the citizens' allowance, which he found to be "without sense and reason."

The criticism from Winkel comes after Green faction leader Britta Haßelmann (63) sharply criticized the black-red coalition. Haßelmann cited the convened crisis summit and constant public disputes between the Union and the SPD as evidence of the non-functioning democratically elected government. She explained that what was needed was not "catchy phrases" from the head of government, but rather to think about how to qualify, further educate, or bring into work a part of the three million unemployed.

The full conversation between Johannes Winkel, Markus Lanz, and other guests can be viewed on demand in the ZDF media library. The lead photo for this article is by ZDF/Cornelia Lehmann.

Meanwhile, CDU man Johannes Winkel criticized Bas for calling the assumption that Germany could no longer afford the social state "bullshit." However, Bas had earlier made the statement, defending the social state against those who suggested it was no longer affordable.

Markus Lanz challenged Haßelmann's guest, Robert Habeck, asking if he would fight for Germany. Habeck responded affirmatively, stating his commitment to the country and its people.

The article is a reminder of the ongoing debates and tensions within German politics, particularly surrounding social policies and the role of the government in supporting its citizens.