Overview

• The ZDF children's news program 'logo!' aired a statement from AfD leader Tino Chrupalla on May 6, discussing Friedrich Merz's coalition during the chancellor vote.
• Social media users expressed outrage, questioning the appropriateness of featuring a party classified as 'gesichert rechtsextrem' by the Verfassungsschutz in children's programming.
• ZDF and KiKA defended the decision, stating that 'logo!' aims to explain political processes to children and present diverse viewpoints to foster critical thinking.
• The broadcasters highlighted prior coverage of the AfD's extremist classification to provide context for young viewers.
• The debate continues over the balance between impartiality and responsibility in representing extremist voices in youth-focused media.