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Boris Palmer tears up language police: Generation Z's fears!
Boris Palmer discusses controversial language regulation and the concerns of Generation Z with Markus Lanz on May 30, 2025.
Boris Palmer tears up language police: Generation Z's fears!
On May 30, 2025, Boris Palmer was a guest on Markus Lanz's talk show. In this program, Palmer, who is now independent, expressed strong criticism of the language regulation within his former party, the Greens. He described this regulation as excessive and drew a comparison to the Jacobins of the French Revolution. Palmer noted that restricting freedom of expression through speech rules was unacceptable and said it was almost impossible to speak freely without being immediately backed into a political corner. His resignation from the party and the reasons behind it were also on the agenda of the conversation, where he emphasized that he did not want to see himself as a “puppet”.
During the course of the conversation, fundamental social questions about the future, such as demographic change, were also discussed. Palmer expressed concerns about pension policy and warned of an impending “demographic disaster” in Germany. He made it clear that Generation Z will have to bear the consequences of political decisions that are not made for fear of losing voters. This comment highlights the challenge that politics faces when it comes to young voters.
The challenges for Generation Z
What is particularly striking is that around 2.3 million first-time voters are eligible to vote in the upcoming federal election. This group of voters often makes spontaneous and issue-based decisions, which makes the political landscape heterogeneous. From the left to the right spectrum, freedom of choice and the diversity of political attitudes are a challenge for the established parties. However, parties that address relevant issues and present themselves digitally can score points with young voters, which can be observed in the successes of the AfD and the Left.
Some consensus emerged in the debate between Palmer and Lanz about the limits of political correctness; However, Lanz pointed out the responsibility of public figures not to polarize. Reaction to Palmer's appearance was mixed: while some praised his openness, his polemical tone was criticized in many quarters. This discussion is symbolic of the division and the challenges facing politics in Germany, especially with regard to an increasingly younger electorate. Palmer's appearance not only highlights the conflicts within the Greens, but also raises questions about the future political landscape in Germany.