Overview

• ARD has admitted to errors in its handling of Thilo Mischke's appointment as co-moderator for 'ttt,' acknowledging damage to its reputation and internal processes.
• The broadcaster announced that production of 'ttt' will now be consolidated under MDR, which will take on lead responsibility and act as the central point of contact for governance and media inquiries.
• New casting criteria are being implemented across ARD to ensure greater scrutiny and prevent similar issues in the future.
• Thilo Mischke, whose past works and statements sparked criticism, publicly criticized ARD for its mismanagement, claiming he had warned the network of potential backlash.
• The reforms aim to address broader concerns about accountability and professionalism within ARD’s cultural programming.