Current Hour in the Bundestag: How It Can Also Be Done
The AfD called for a current hour in the Bundestag following scandals involving fake images in ARD and ZDF, but the parliament effortlessly dismissed their demands.
Errors in Public Broadcasting: ARD Shows Wrong Merkel Images, ZDF Experiences "Relotius Moment"
Public broadcasting in Germany faces scrutiny as ARD mistakenly airs footage of Angela Merkel appearing to applaud a party vote she did not attend, while ZDF grapples with its own AI-related misinformation.
Recommendation of KEF Experts: Why Should the Broadcasting Fee Increase by Exactly 28 Cents?
The KEF recommends a 28-cent increase in the broadcasting fee, a significant reduction from the initially proposed increase of 58 cents.
Public Broadcasting: Broadcasting Fee Should Only Increase by 28 Cents
The KEF has proposed a modest increase of the broadcasting fee by 28 cents, contrasting sharply with the previous estimate of 58 cents, due to increased revenues from ARD and ZDF.
Fee Commission Recommends: Broadcasting Fee Should Increase by 28 Cents per Month
The Fee Commission (KEF) has recommended an increase in the broadcasting fee in Germany by 28 cents per month, beginning January 1, 2027.
World Cup Rights for ARD and ZDF: ARD and ZDF Secure World Cup Rights for 152 Million Euros
ARD and ZDF have secured broadcasting rights for 60 World Cup matches for 152 million euros from Deutsche Telekom.
Next TV coup for ProSiebenSat.1
ProSiebenSat.1 has acquired the broadcasting rights for numerous matches of the German national handball teams, indicating a shift in the competitive landscape as ARD and ZDF step back in broadcasting handball games.
Olympics without Time Difference – How to Watch the Winter Games Live on Free TV
German broadcasters ARD, ZDF, and Eurosport will air hundreds of hours of the Winter Olympics live without time delay for the first time since 2006, featuring new moderation teams and a famous former pro as a host.
Klöckner and Broadcasting: Talk Show or Bundestag – Who Determines the Agenda
The article discusses the criticism by Julia Klöckner against German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, questioning the role and mandate of public broadcasting in shaping political agendas in Germany.
Reform of Public Broadcasting: CDU Calls for Debate on Merger of ARD and ZDF
The CDU in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt believes that the reform of public broadcasting does not go far enough and advocates for a merger of ARD and ZDF to improve diversity of opinion and eliminate duplicate structures.
10 billion euros in revenue for ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio in 2024
The public broadcasting system in Germany, consisting of ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio, is projected to generate approximately 10 billion euros in revenue for the year 2024, marking a 69% increase since 1995.
10.4 Billion in 2024: German Public Broadcasting is World Champion in Revenue
In 2024, Germany's public broadcasting services ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio achieved an unprecedented revenue of 10.4 billion euros, making them the wealthiest public broadcasting system globally.
Seven Million Euros: What ARD and ZDF Spend on Sports Experts and Moderators
The ARD spends 2.3 million euros annually on sports experts, while the ZDF spends 1.7 million euros, with moderators costing ARD 1.81 million euros and ZDF 1.19 million euros in total.
FIFA Surprises ARD and ZDF with World Cup Kick-off Times
FIFA has announced controversial kick-off times for the 2026 World Cup, ranging from 6 PM to 6 AM, causing discontent among broadcasters and viewers, especially in Germany.
World's Highest-Grossing Public Broadcasting System – ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio Earned 10.4 Billion Euros in 2025
According to recent annual reports, ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio constitute the world's highest-grossing public broadcasting system, with total revenues increasing by 76% over nearly 30 years, largely due to the broadcasting fee.