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NDR Leadership in Limbo After Failed Intendant Election

Sandra Harzer-Kux, the sole candidate for NDR Intendant, failed to secure the required majority, prompting criticism of the selection process and the need for a new nominee within a month.

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Sandra Harzer-Kux fiel bei der Wahl durch
Joachim Knuth, Intendant des Norddeutschen Rundfunks NDR, muss seinen Abschied verschieben
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Overview

  • Sandra Harzer-Kux fell short of the 34 votes needed to become the next NDR Intendant, receiving 30 votes in favor, 14 against, and 6 abstentions.
  • The NDR Rundfunkrat criticized the lack of multiple candidates, a decision allowed under the NDR-Staatsvertrag, fueling calls for greater transparency in the selection process.
  • The Rundfunkrat must propose a new candidate within one month, as Harzer-Kux cannot be reconsidered for the role.
  • Internal employee groups have called for more involvement in the selection process, including the right to question candidates and provide input beyond initial job profile suggestions.
  • Joachim Knuth, the current Intendant, had planned to step down early on September 1, 2025, leaving uncertainty over leadership as the broadcaster faces financial and organizational challenges.