Germany's Deutschlandfunk plans radical program reform for November 2026 (faz.net)

• Deutschlandfunk reforms program effective 30 November 2026.
• Specialty shows like 'Tag für Tag' and 'Forschung aktuell' to be dropped.
• Staff and listeners concerned; resistance from radio council.

"Deutschlandfunk, the German public radio station, plans a fundamental schedule reform effective 30 November 2026. Several specialty programs are to be discontinued, including 'Tag für Tag' (religion and society), 'Wirtschaft am Mittag' (economy), 'Forschung aktuell' (science), 'Campus und Karriere' (education), 'Büchermarkt' (books), and 'Deutschland heute' (regional reports). Staff and listeners express concern, and the radio council is showing resistance."