Coerced Subscriptions to Public Broadcasting: An Indispensable Institute of Mind Control

Broadcasting body NDR, financed by compulsory payments, exposes the fragility of the broadcasting system when no liberal-conservative viewpoints are given a platform in the Julia R(Q) case. Consequently, it's time for its abolition, the author argues. Editorial comment.

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2025 September 19 . 10:32 AM

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Compulsory subscription-based public broadcasting considered an unalterable cult-like organization

Coerced Subscriptions to Public Broadcasting: An Indispensable Institute of Mind Control

In the world of German public broadcasting, a storm of controversy has been brewing. The mandate that requires appropriate representation of all social currents has come under scrutiny, with some arguing that it does not justify sectarian practices.

Julia Ruhs, a well-known presenter on ARD, has recently been ousted from her reportage format following a campaign by hundreds of her colleagues. This move has sparked debate about the culture within public broadcasting, with some comparing it to the 'DDR' television and even suggesting it has whiffs of Stalinism.

The treatment of Ruhs, along with other figures such as Dunja Hayali and Elmar Theveßen, has raised concerns about cult-like undertones within the system. Critics argue that these individuals receive unconditional solidarity, even when they spread untruths, while a single non-left, conservative voice is considered intolerable and met with purification zeal.

The upcoming Eastern German state elections could potentially shake things up. Some parties are considering withdrawing support for the compulsory broadcast fee due to anticipated shifts in voter sentiment and political dynamics. If the first domino falls, the forced fee Jacobins could face a cutoff of their comfortable position.

The Union parties might question their submissiveness towards left-wing ideological dictates. If they realise the exclusion furor applies to them, they might find it pointless to continue adhering to the broadcasting state treaties.

The left-sectarian forced fee broadcasting has been criticised for being so thoroughly infiltrated and affected by the left-green-woke cancer that some believe no cure is possible. However, alternative media continues to offer a refuge for those like Julia Ruhs, providing a platform for their voices and securing her professional future.

In this tumultuous time, the future of German public broadcasting remains uncertain. Whether it will undergo a much-needed reform or continue to be mired in controversy remains to be seen.