SPD leader Bärbel Bas on hate speech and personal attacks
SPD leader Bärbel Bas described enduring personal attacks and hate speech, particularly from right-wing networks, as difficult. She noted that such attacks, including sexual fantasies, aim to destroy individuals and discourage them from political engagement. Bas also discussed her working relationship with CDU leader Friedrich Merz, including a moment where she questioned if he would withdraw his informal address ('Du') after she called one of his statements 'bullshit'.