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Gundula Gause Celebrates 60th Birthday, Reflecting on Over 30 Years at ZDF's 'heute journal'

Marking her milestone birthday, Gause highlights her enduring career, commitment to constructive journalism, and plans for a gradual transition to new talent.

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Overview

  • Gundula Gause has co-anchored ZDF's 'heute journal' for more than three decades, becoming a symbol of continuity in broadcast journalism.
  • She turns 60 today, continuing to anchor alongside colleagues like Dunja Hayali and Anne Gellinek, while also hosting the 'Gundula erklärt' segment in the 'heute journal' podcast.
  • Known for her calm and neutral reporting style, Gause emphasizes solution-oriented journalism, aiming to provide context and hope in challenging news cycles.
  • Her career includes long-standing collaborations with Wolf von Lojewski for 10 years and Claus Kleber for 19 years, reflecting her adaptability and dedication.
  • While she has no immediate plans to retire, Gause acknowledges a future reduction in on-screen roles to mentor and make way for younger broadcasters.