Summer Interview Gathering being Rescheduled by ARD once more - Protesting event cited during the ARD summer interview
The much-anticipated ARD Summer Interview with Felix Banaszak, co-leader of the Green Party (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen), is scheduled for Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 18:00. This interview follows a recent controversy surrounding the ARD's previous interview with Alice Weidel from the AfD, after which ARD has reportedly taken steps to improve its handling of such events.
The upcoming interview will take place on the terrace of the Marie-Elisabeth-Luders-Haus of the Bundestag, the same location where the disturbance occurred during the live-streamed interview with AfD chairwoman Alice Weidel on July 20. The disturbance featured whistles, horns, and loud music with anti-AfD slogans, and was claimed by the Center for Political Beauty.
However, it's important to note that the protest planned for Banaszak's interview is being organised by a different group - the pro-nuclear power group "Nuklearia". They aim to advocate for the reintroduction of nuclear power for environmental protection and secure, affordable energy supply.
While specific details about ARD's preparations against disturbances for the Banaszak interview are not yet available, the broadcaster has reportedly tightened its security measures, and the Berlin police are in close contact with the ARD's headquarters regarding potential disturbances. The police have stated they have a clear eye on the situation, and no acoustic disturbances with loudspeakers or megaphones are planned by "Nuklearia". Instead, they intend to position their banners within the view of the TV cameras.
The protest is scheduled to take place in front of the Marie-Elisabeth-Luders-Haus in Berlin's government district on Sunday, August 3. The ARD, in collaboration with relevant security authorities, has taken technical and editorial precautions to ensure a disturbance-free interview.
The "Summer Interview" series, which began as a live broadcast, has gained significant attention and has been registered by "Welt". With the upcoming interview with Banaszak, the series continues to spark interest and debate among the German public.
In summary, the ARD Summer Interview with Felix Banaszak is set for August 3, 2025, amidst planned protests by the pro-nuclear power group "Nuklearia". While specific details about ARD's preparations against disturbances are not yet available, the broadcaster has reportedly taken steps to improve its handling of such events following a recent controversy. The Berlin police are in close contact with the ARD's headquarters regarding potential disturbances, and the ARD, in collaboration with relevant security authorities, has taken technical and editorial precautions to ensure a disturbance-free interview.
- The Commission will not only be presenting its proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from ionizing radiation risks, but also has to contend with the politics surrounding it in the realm of policy-and-legislation and general-news, given the current situation of ongoing debates about nuclear power and its environmental implications.
- As the ARD Summer Interview with Felix Banaszak continues to generate interest and debate among the German public, it serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and controversies surrounding war-and-conflicts, reflected in the past protest during the live-streamed interview with Alice Weidel from the AfD.
- The recent activities of the Center for Political Beauty and "Nuklearia" in staging disturbances during interviews are not only incidents related to crime-and-justice, but also indicative of the increased polarization and confrontations in German politics and society.
