Internal Power Struggle Escalates: Ndr No Longer Wants Julia Ruhs to Use "Clearly"

Zeit Online

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The NDR wants to continue the dispute format "Klar" with the BR, but not with moderator Julia Ruhs. This criticized the decision as "absolutely incomprehensible".

Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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With the broadcast series «Klar» ARD wanted to address a wider target group. The response to the first episodes was largely positive. Nevertheless, professional colleagues put the moderator in the right corner and bullied her from the station.

n-tv.de

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NDR and BR want to present socially controversial topics with several moderators in the format "Klar". Julia Ruhs stands out and reaps a lot of criticism. The NDR will no longer use them in the future. The moderator is angry and makes vague hints.

Berliner Zeitung

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According to internal criticism, Julia Ruhs will moderate the format "Clearly no longer for the NDR. BSW politician Fabio De Masi speaks of a fatal decision.

Welt

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The reportage format "Clearly" is to be continued. However, the presenter Julia Ruhs will only be shown in those issues that the Bayerische Rundfunk is responsible for. At the NDR she will no longer be shown. A "poverty certificate", as the journalist emphasizes.

Spiegel

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With the broadcast »Klar«, NDR and BR wanted to give answers to »great issues«. But there was fierce criticism of the format. The NDR has now drawn conclusions. Ruh's self is "dismayed".