ARD/ZDF Lawsuit Delays German Broadcasting Contribution Reform
On November 19, ARD and ZDF filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, delaying a planned reform of the broadcasting contribution. Bayern and Sachsen-Anhalt conditioned their signatures on the withdrawal of the lawsuit, while the Länder justify their deviation from the KEF's recommendati...
ARD/ZDF Lawsuit Delays German Broadcasting Contribution Reform
On November 19, ARD and ZDF filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, delaying a planned reform of the broadcasting contribution. Bayern and Sachsen-Anhalt conditioned their signatures on the withdrawal of the lawsuit, while the Länder justify their deviation from the KEF's recommendati...
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48% Bias Score
ARD Reverses Decision on "ttt" Host Thilo Mischke After Public Backlash
Following an initial selection based on a casting and audience feedback, German public broadcaster ARD appointed Thilo Mischke to host its "ttt" cultural magazine, but later reversed the decision after protests arose regarding past controversies related to his work.
ARD Reverses Decision on "ttt" Host Thilo Mischke After Public Backlash
Following an initial selection based on a casting and audience feedback, German public broadcaster ARD appointed Thilo Mischke to host its "ttt" cultural magazine, but later reversed the decision after protests arose regarding past controversies related to his work.
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64% Bias Score
"Germany Postpones Public Broadcasting Fee Hike"
"German states have agreed to maintain the \u20ac18.36 monthly Rundfunkbeitrag through 2026, defying a KEF recommendation for a rise and pending court ruling; a new financing model alters future approval processes for increases under 5%."
"Germany Postpones Public Broadcasting Fee Hike"
"German states have agreed to maintain the \u20ac18.36 monthly Rundfunkbeitrag through 2026, defying a KEF recommendation for a rise and pending court ruling; a new financing model alters future approval processes for increases under 5%."
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44% Bias Score
German Broadcasting Fee Hike Blocked by State Vetoes
The KEF recommends a €0.58 monthly increase to the German broadcasting fee, but this is blocked by at least two states due to a long-standing veto. Reforms aiming to simplify the system are uncertain and face legal challenges, with a potential increase necessary after two years.
German Broadcasting Fee Hike Blocked by State Vetoes
The KEF recommends a €0.58 monthly increase to the German broadcasting fee, but this is blocked by at least two states due to a long-standing veto. Reforms aiming to simplify the system are uncertain and face legal challenges, with a potential increase necessary after two years.
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56% Bias Score
German Public Broadcasters Defy States, Continue Legal Fight Over Funding
Following a controversial session, Germany's Broadcasting Commission agreed on a draft for new public broadcasting financing, keeping the contribution at €18.36 until 2027, but ARD and ZDF are continuing their constitutional complaint demanding a fee increase, threatening the reform's success.
German Public Broadcasters Defy States, Continue Legal Fight Over Funding
Following a controversial session, Germany's Broadcasting Commission agreed on a draft for new public broadcasting financing, keeping the contribution at €18.36 until 2027, but ARD and ZDF are continuing their constitutional complaint demanding a fee increase, threatening the reform's success.
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52% Bias Score