ARD and ZDF Appeal to Court for Broadcasting Fee Increase
The broadcasters seek judicial intervention as states delay decision on fee hike, risking implementation by January 2025.
- ARD and ZDF have filed a constitutional complaint to raise the broadcasting fee from €18.36 to €18.94 per month.
- The increase, recommended by financial experts for the 2025-2028 period, faces opposition from several state leaders.
- Key figures like Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder criticize the move, citing financial strain on the public.
- The complaint highlights a lack of consensus among states, with some pushing for more reforms in public broadcasting.
- A decision on the fee change is unlikely by January 2025, as states continue to debate the financial structure.
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