Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that he would support Germany boycotting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded from participation. In an interview with ARD on Sunday, Merz …
Well, the head of ARD is Christine Strobl, daugther of Wolfgang Schäuble, who used to be a very prominent member of the party and minister. So while the public broadcast is indeed formally independent, i am sure those in charge frequent the same circles.
The ARD is not directly controlled by the german government. How relevant is the opinion of Merz?
Well, the head of ARD is Christine Strobl, daugther of Wolfgang Schäuble, who used to be a very prominent member of the party and minister. So while the public broadcast is indeed formally independent, i am sure those in charge frequent the same circles.
Sure?