US EditionARD and ZDF to close linear TV channels under reform treaty
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ARD and ZDF have agreed to merge their divisional channels, following the reform state treaty which entered into force in December.
AfD - Alternative für Deutschland [Newsroom]Berlin (ots) - On the occasion of the announcement by the ARD that in the course of reforms the divisions channels ARDalpha, tagesschau24 and ONE will be discontinued as of December 31, 2026, the deputy federal spokesman of the alternative for Germany Stephan Brandner explains: "The ... Continue reading here...Original content of: AfD - Alternative für Deutschland, transmitted by news aktuell
ARD and ZDF have decided which channels are to be saved at the turn of the year. The result suggests which sensitivities have played a role – and is still a reason for cautious optimism.
With new common channels ARD and ZDF want to bundle offers and appeal to more viewers. Three linear channels are set up, including tagesschau24. From January 2027, digital offers are to be strengthened.
The ARD dispenses with the previous offers One, Tagesschau24 and ARD-Alpha.
In autumn, the Reform State Treaty was adopted, now public broadcasting is implementing the requirements. These stations will be shut down or bundled from 2027.
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