Overview

• Koch will also work editorially on the NDR-produced episodes, while Julia Ruhs remains on the BR-produced editions.
• NDR leaders argue the change widens viewpoint plurality and call claims of “cancel culture” unfounded.
• The move follows sustained internal criticism of the format, including an open letter from about 250 NDR employees alleging breaches of journalistic standards.
• CDU/CSU politicians denounced the decision and some urged a fee freeze, drawing rebukes from the DJV and NDR’s redaction committee, which stressed editorial independence.
• NDR Intendant Hendrik Lünenborg acknowledged poor communication around the personnel changes, as the migration-focused pilot continues to draw scrutiny.