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Reporter at ARD/WDR Television, Cologne, Germany. Formerly at BR, Munich, and RTL, Cologne. M.A. in Political Science from Bonn University, Dipl. Journalist from Deutsche Journalistenschule / LMU Munich. Studied Journalism at San Francisco State University.

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ARD

ARD, or Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, is a consortium of Germany’s regional public-service broadcasters, established in 1950. It is the largest public broadcaster network in the world, operating with a €6.9 billion annual budget primarily funded through mandatory household licensing fees. Headquartered in Munich, ARD employs over 22,600 staff and plays a vital role in Germany’s media landscape. ARD offers a variety of services, including its flagship national TV channel, Das Erste, and seven regional TV channels that provide localized content. It operates 54 regional and local radio stations, along with two nationwide channels. ARD also provides digital streaming through ARD Mediathek and international broadcasts via Deutsche Welle. The organization targets all German households, companies, and institutions, focusing on high-quality journalism and regional representation while ensuring editorial independence through its funding model.