Ricarda Lang’s viral beer meme and rise as Germany’s boldest **Green** politician
Ricarda Lang, a prominent Green Party politician, gained widespread attention in 2024 when a beer meme she shared at an election party went viral. The 35-year-old, who joined the Greens in 2012 and became spokesperson for the Green Youth in 2017, is known for her advocacy of climate protection, family policy, and feminist issues. She is also the first openly bisexual member of the Bundestag.
Lang's political journey began in 2012 when she joined the Greens. She studied law in Heidelberg and Berlin but did not complete her degree. Despite this, she graduated with a impressive 1.1 grade in 2012. Her rise within the party was swift; she became spokesperson for the Green Youth in 2017. Lang is associated with the left wing of the Greens and has been vocal about her advocacy for various social causes.
In 2021, Lang was elected to the Bundestag. She sits on the family committee and is a deputy member of the committee for work and social affairs. Her openness about her sexuality has been praised, making her the first openly bisexual member of the Bundestag. Lang has been with her partner Florian Wilsch since 2017, and they recently tied the knot in August 2024. There is no publicly available information on her financial earnings outside of her role in the Bundestag.
Lang's political career has been marked by her activism and advocacy. From her viral beer meme to her election to the Bundestag, she continues to make waves in German politics. Her personal life, including her marriage to Florian Wilsch, has also been a source of public interest and celebration.
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