Tag #Election Debate Formats

What were the immediate effects of using social media influencers in the ARD's "hart aber fair 360" format on the quality of political debate?

During Germany's recent election campaign, public broadcasters experimented with audience participation formats. While generally enriching political discourse, the ARD's "hart aber fair 360" format proved ineffective, featuring primarily social media influencers who prioritized self-promotion over substantive debate, leading to fragmented discussions.