German Media Council to Assess Diversity and Balance of Public Broadcasters (faz.net)

• New council reviews ARD and ZDF for diversity and balance.
• Chairwoman Nathalie Wappler outlines methodology.
• Response to recurring criticism of left-leaning bias.

"The newly formed German Media Council, tasked with reviewing public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, has begun its work. Chairwoman Nathalie Wappler explained the methodology for evaluating diversity and political balance. The council responds to recurring criticism of left-leaning bias in the broadcasters. Independent analysis will be conducted, with initial results expected by year-end."