Viewers have a right to know what the television program consists of. But there are still astonishing imbalances. Data from the Swiss company Media Tenor shows what these are.

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►FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE TEAM RIECK:

1. The Federal Administrative Court's ruling: A milestone for license fee payers
One year ago, the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig confirmed the license fee payers' right to transparency regarding the programming of ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio. The ruling is based on the principle of "license-funded diversity" – broadcasters must demonstrate that they fulfill their public mandate and provide balanced reporting. Currently, over 30,000 lawsuits are pending before administrative courts, as many citizens refuse to pay license fees, citing a lack of disclosure.

2. Systematic bias in reporting
Long-term studies by Media Tenor (founded by Roland Schatz) have documented a structural bias in reporting for over 30 years, particularly in the areas of business, politics, and religion:

Business: 53% of family business owners rate ZDF as "anti-business," followed by ARD with 30%.
While the DAX rose from 13,000 to 24,000 points in 10 years, the reporting suggested a virtual crash to "5,000 points" – by selectively focusing on negative news.
Labor market: 80% of reports address layoffs, only 20% new hires – even though the reality is exactly the opposite.

3. Political bias and loss of trust
Editorial bias: According to surveys, two-thirds of ARD/ZDF journalists represent SPD/Green Party positions, while conservative-liberal perspectives (CDU/FDP) are underrepresented.
Representation gaps: Only 13% of East Germans and 21% of secondary school graduates feel represented in the mainstream media.
Gendering: Despite clear rejection by two-thirds of the population (including Green Party voters), ARD/ZDF are implementing gender-appropriate language.

4. International Comparison: Germany on a Negative Trend
Business reporting: German media predominantly frame companies as a "risk" (red), while US media report more neutrally (yellow) or positively (green).
Crisis of trust: In terms of freedom of expression and media acceptance, Germany now resembles the polarized "US situation."

5. Reform Demands: Transparency, Oversight, New Beginning
Annual accountability: ARD/ZDF should regularly report on program diversity to the Bundestag and state parliaments – following models such as the Czech Republic or South Africa.
Change of leadership: New editors-in-chief, independence from partisan influence.
What can currently be observed:
Activism by broadcasters; use of the court ruling to enforce transparency, possibly by refusing to pay fees.

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