In the last few days, a picture of Ricarda Lang and her financial situation has been making the rounds on social media. We at Mimikama have received numerous inquiries on this topic.

Who is Ricarda Lang?
Ricarda Lang, born on January 17, 1994, is a German politician and member of the Alliance 90/The Greens party. She is currently a member of the German Bundestag. After graduating from high school, she began studying law in 2012, which she dropped out in 2019 without graduating.
The finances of a member of the Bundestag
As a member of the Bundestag, Ricarda Lang receives a monthly compensation of 10,323.29 euros. In addition, there is a tax-free allowance of 4,725.48 euros per month to cover expenses that arise in connection with the tasks of your mandate, such as the costs for a constituency office or office supplies. She is also entitled to a free train ticket for Deutsche Bahn and a budget for employees of 23,205 euros per month.
Context and criticism
The above figures apply uniformly to all members of the Bundestag, regardless of their party affiliation. They represent the legally established conditions under which members of the Bundestag work in Germany.
Nevertheless, there is criticism, as the statement in your question shows. Critics accuse Ms. Lang of being “uneducated,” a claim based on her dropping out of college. It must be said here that political skills and knowledge are acquired not only through formal education or professional training, but also through experience, self-study and practice. Anyone who wants to be elected to the Bundestag must be German and at least 18 years old on election day.
Why are such statements made?
In politics there are often heated arguments and disagreements. Some people use these opportunities to express their personal beliefs or criticize political figures they do not support. Such statements may also serve to influence public opinion or express dissatisfaction and frustration with the political system.
This also applies to countless fake quotes that certain politicians never made! We HERE .
Statements like this that are making the rounds online also belong to this topic (sic!): “Says an overweight, overpaid Green politician who has never created anything productive in her life, has never worked and has learned nothing.”

The description of Ricarda Lang as an “overweight, overpaid Green Party politician” is a clear example of body shaming, in which a person is defamed based on their body weight. Body shaming can have a serious impact on a person's psychological and emotional well-being as it reinforces negative body images and can lead to self-doubt, low self-esteem and psychological distress.
A person's appearance or weight should not be used as a basis for judgments of value, competence or success. Politicians should be judged by their ideas, visions and achievements, not by their appearance. As a society, we should stand up against body shaming and promote a culture of acceptance and respect for all body sizes and shapes. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their appearance or weight.
Impact on democracy
When such statements are overly negative, emotionally charged or unsubstantiated, it can create an atmosphere of mistrust and polarization in society. This can also lead to an unfair image of political actors and undermine citizens' ability to make informed decisions based on facts.
Political discussions must always be based on respect, facts and objective arguments. In a healthy democracy, criticism of political figures and parties should always be fair, justified and respectful. Only in this way is constructive dialogue and informed decision-making possible, which form the foundation of a strong and stable democracy.
Also read: Green Party leader Ricarda Lang: Eating smaller portions because of rising food prices? FAKE
Sources:
German Bundestag / Employees
What do members of the German Bundestag do not have to pay according to Section 16 of the Members of Parliament Act?
Compensation for the members of the German Bundestag
Ricarda Lang / Wikipedia
Article image: © Raimond Spekking / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
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