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Public Study Suggests High Anticipation of Contribution Towards Unity Amongst Public Legal Entities

Report: Majority Expects Continued Backing for the Cohesion of Public Broadcasting Services

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2025 September 18 . 4:11 PM

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Research Finds Majority Anticipate Influence on Unity Among Public Institutions

Research Findings: Majority of Population Believes Public Broadcasters Should Foster National Unity, with 82% in Agreement - Public Study Suggests High Anticipation of Contribution Towards Unity Amongst Public Legal Entities

In a recent study conducted in Frankfurt am Main during the spring, public broadcasters ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio were ranked fourth in terms of contribution to social cohesion in Germany, following sports clubs, science, and the Federal Constitutional Court.

The study, which surveyed respondents across Germany, revealed that 82% of people expect public broadcasters to contribute to social security, and 80% expect them to reflect the diversity of opinions, lifestyles, and communities in society. However, the findings also suggest room for improvement in areas such as diversity and dialogue.

One area where public broadcasters could improve, according to the study, is in offering more dialogue options related to their programming. Only 59% of respondents felt that public broadcasters address all Germans, while 83% expect broadcasters to help different groups in society engage in dialogue.

Despite this, the study found that 86% of people hope for independent and verified information from public broadcasters, and among young people aged 14 to 24, 79% believe that public broadcasters cover important societal topics, and 68% feel they encourage family and friend discussions.

It is worth noting that there are no specific organizations based in Frankfurt am Main named in the study that directly support ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio's work on improving diversity and dialogue among different social groups. While ARD has oversight bodies representing various societal groups to ensure diversity in governance, and ZDF promotes accessibility and inclusion broadly, no dedicated external organizations affiliated with these broadcasters were mentioned.

The study also found that 80% of people expect public broadcasters to reflect the diversity of opinions, lifestyles, and communities in society. However, no relevant Frankfurt-based diversity support organizations affiliated with these broadcasters were mentioned in the study results.

Despite the need for improvement, the study also highlighted a positive finding: two-thirds of respondents reported a strong sense of belonging in their personal environment in Germany. Furthermore, nearly three-quarters of people in Germany view social division with concern.

In conclusion, while public broadcasters ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio are positioned in Germany, specifically in Frankfurt am Main, and are widely viewed as contributing to social cohesion, the study suggests that there is still room for improvement in areas such as diversity and dialogue.