Forgotten Heart Pills: How Gregor Gysi Made the Bundestag Laugh and Brought a Smile to Karl Lauterbach

As the senior president, Gregor Gysi opened the new Bundestag on March 25. He made extensive use of his right to speak, but the 77-year-old Left veteran did not seem to be in top form. An appearance that raised many questions. Now, on Sandra Maischberger's talk show, Gysi revealed the secret of his unusual day.

The Secret is Revealed: Why Gysi Really Stumbled

Openly and honestly, Gysi admitted his dissatisfaction with the speech. The reason? Completely unexpected: "I am dissatisfied for one reason," said Gysi, "because I forgot to take my pills that morning." There were five of them, vital for his heart problems. Normally, he is "much more lively" with the medication, explained the politician. A shock for everyone who thought there was deeper politics behind it.

The Breakfast Culprit and Lauterbach's Laughter

But who was to blame for this medication mishap? With a wink, Gysi shifted the responsibility to his children. "Whenever I make my breakfast, they (the pills) are there," said Gysi. "But since my children made breakfast, I had to go straight to the breakfast table and forgot them." An explanation that caused amusement in the studio. Karl Lauterbach, also a guest in the round, couldn't resist a comment: "Well, it's always the same with you! It's always someone else's fault – now even your own children." Lauterbach shook his head amusedly. Gysi quickly defended his children and admitted that it was ultimately his own mistake – after all, they had only done him a favor.

Despite Everything: Gysi Remains True to Himself

Despite the suboptimal starting conditions, Gysi even drew something positive from his speech marathon in the Bundestag. "Considering that I could speak indefinitely, I still managed to control myself," he remarked self-deprecatingly. Gysi's charming and open explanation created a great atmosphere in the Maischberger round and once again proved that humor is worth its weight in gold, even in politics.

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