• Speiser0@feddit.org
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    6 days ago

    The ARD is not directly controlled by the german government. How relevant is the opinion of Merz?

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      6 days ago

      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.