Following Julia Ruhs' dismissal, the CDU has chosen to halt the collection of radio fees.
In a recent turn of events, journalist Julia Ruhs has been dismissed from her role as moderator of the show 'Klar' at the Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). The decision has sparked controversy and debate, with several key figures voicing their opinions on the matter.
The dispute behind Ruhs' dismissal appears to involve a bullying campaign by left-wing NDR employees against her, a conservative colleague. This campaign, which reportedly took place in a secret Signal group during working hours, has been criticized by many as a violation of professional ethics.
Carsten Linnemann, CDU General Secretary, has condemned the dismissal, calling it a new low point in debate culture in Germany. CDU Minister-President Daniel Günther and AfD leader Alice Weidel have also expressed their disapproval, with Weidel stating that the AfD wants to abolish the GEZ fee completely.
The GEZ fee, currently around 220 euros per year or 18.36 euros per month, has been a point of contention in the discussion. Linnemann has proposed freezing the fee at its current level to create pressure for reforms. However, broadcasters are demanding an increase to almost 19 euros per month, a demand that has been rejected by the federal states so far.
The first episode of 'Klar' dealt with a sensitive topic: the father of a girl killed in a stabbing attack by a Palestinian. The show has been criticized by some for not fulfilling NDR's public broadcasting duties according to its state contract, an accusation that has been refuted by others.
Key figures involved in the controversy include NDR journalists Anja Reschke and Daniel Bröckerhoff. Reschke publicly attacked Ruhs on the ARD show 'Reschke-Fernsehen', implying that the 'Klar' editorial team is right-wing extremist. Bröckerhoff, who also teaches at the online academy of 'Correctiv', has not publicly commented on the matter.
NDR's head of department Carola Conze later apologized for creating the impression that the 'Reschke-Fernsehen' editorial team considered the 'Klar' editorial team right-wing extremist.
The AfD has criticized the dismissal of Ruhs, stating that the broadcaster has no future in its current form. The party's deputy leader, Stephan Brandner, has described the broadcaster as a propaganda instrument of the rulers and emphasized that no citizen needs 'compulsory government trumpets'.
Linnemann believes public broadcasting should limit itself to culture, education, and information. He has advocated for a more neutral and balanced approach in reporting, an opinion shared by many in the midst of this controversial dismissal.
Despite the ongoing controversy, episodes of 'Klar' produced by the Bavarian Broadcasting will continue with Ruhs as the moderator. The future of public broadcasting in Germany, and its role in upholding journalistic principles, remains a topic of ongoing discussion.
The search results do not provide the name of the journalist who initiated the hate campaign against Julia Ruhs. The case has been taken to the Federal Constitutional Court by ARD and ZDF, adding another layer of complexity to the already contentious situation.
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