This morning I posted on X pointing to Germany’s public parliamentary lobby register.
The content: HateAid submitted a four-page draft law to the Federal Ministry of Justice on February 6, 2026 — documented, publicly accessible, no interpretation required. A few weeks later, Justice Minister Hubig announced exactly this law in an interview with Der Spiegel.
On March 13, 2026, Norbert Himmler was re-elected as ZDF director by the Television Council. No opposing candidate. 48 out of 53 votes. Calling it North Korean would be an exaggeration — but democratic it is not.
For about a week now, a question has been circulating on X, Instagram, Telegram, and Bluesky: Is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dead? A viral video with a seemingly six-fingered hand, sudden social media silence, and a deleted tweet set the rumor mill spinning. What’s behind it?
When Elementary School Knowledge Becomes a Challenge # You would think that newsrooms funded with over 8.6 billion euros annually would at least know what European flags look like. You would think wrong.
Two Weeks, Two Broadcasters, Two Scandals — German Public Broadcasting in Free Fall # The dust had barely settled on the ZDF debacle — an AI-generated fake video in the flagship news programme “heute journal”, complete with a whistleblower hunt — when the ARD followed suit. Not with a technical error, but with a misrepresentation recycled for 15 years.
Germany’s public broadcaster demands whistleblower protection – as long as it doesn’t affect their own network
There are moments when institutions expose themselves so thoroughly that all you can do as an observer is sit back in disbelief. Germany’s ZDF just delivered one such moment – a double one, at that.
The recent ruling by the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has sparked significant interest in the ongoing debate surrounding Germany’s broadcasting fee, commonly known as the Rundfunkbeitrag. This analysis explores the implications of the court’s decision and its potential impact on media diversity and public broadcasting in Germany.
The Julia Ruhs case represents an unprecedented incident that exposes the structural problems and ideological fault lines within German public broadcasting (ÖRR). As a conservative journalist at Bavarian Broadcasting (BR), she became the center of the biggest media-political controversy in German public broadcasting in 2025, after 250 NDR employees successfully ensured her removal from a joint ARD format. This incident raises fundamental questions about freedom of expression and ideological diversity in the German media system.
The Charlie Kirk case has impressively demonstrated how AI tools can create false narratives in real-time and spread them at breakneck speed, often bypassing traditional news processes. This has led to considerable confusion and a lack of clarity about the actual events.
Germany faces a series of challenges that threaten to plunge the country into a profound crisis. This crisis is the result of a complex shift in the political, social, and economic landscape, characterized by a multitude of factors. Many experts and citizens feel that it may already be too late to save the country - that Germany is “already dead” in essential areas. In this article, we examine the forces dragging Germany into the abyss and why information distortion hinders social progress.
Introduction # The death of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, has sparked a flurry of media coverage and public debate. As with any high-profile figure, the representation of Kirk in the media has been scrutinized, with some questioning the accuracy and ethics of certain reports. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the media’s portrayal of Charlie Kirk, focusing on potential inaccuracies, ethical considerations, and the broader context of his public persona.
Kontrafunk Radio has established itself as one of Germany’s most significant alternative radio stations since June 2022. As a privately funded medium based in Switzerland, Kontrafunk offers a refreshing alternative to established German media. With a daily 18-hour program characterized by investigative journalism and diversity of opinion, Kontrafunk has built a loyal audience seeking independent and critical reporting.
