Saxony-Anhalt Calls for Public Broadcasting Reform: Aim to Lower Broadcasting Fee (faz.net)

• State parliament commission demands reform of ARD and ZDF
• Broadcasting fee to be reduced
• CDU proposes salary cap and possible merger of broadcasters

"A commission of the state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt demands fundamental reforms of ARD and ZDF to reduce the broadcasting fee. The CDU proposes capping salaries and considers whether a single nationwide public broadcaster would suffice. The initiative aims at greater efficiency and cost reduction in public broadcasting."