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Friedrich Merz reveals surprising problems in the election of judges!
On July 11, 2025, an article will shed light on the challenges of electing judges in Germany and the controversies surrounding the reporting by ARD and ZDF.
Friedrich Merz reveals surprising problems in the election of judges!
In the last few days, the political landscape in Germany has become turbulent. The statements made by Friedrich Merz, chairman of the CDU, in particular caused a stir. In a recent article, Merz discussed the difficulties in electing judges in Germany, while at the same time pushing the pressing challenges into the background. How Mirror reported, in addition to Merz's political escalations, the problems in public broadcasting reporting should not be forgotten.
The call for reform is loud, and not just from the political ranks of the CDU. The AfD also questions the functionality of public broadcasting and calls for its complete abolition. A recently published study by the University of Mainz and the Mercator Foundation has shed more light on the allegations of one-sided reporting against ARD and ZDF. T Online reveals that the analysis of almost 10,000 articles shows: Public broadcasting formats are less negative in their reporting on government parties compared to private media.
One-sided reporting in focus
The study highlights that left and right parties are often portrayed predominantly negatively in the media. Even if the allegations of much-quoted one-sidedness against the public broadcasters are not tenable, the desire for a broader perspective in reporting remains. The researchers recommend finding more constructive approaches to presenting citizens not only with problems, but also with solutions and successes.
But back to Merz: Despite the challenges that the election of judges brings with it, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop further. As the political and media landscape changes, concerns about the functionality and accessibility of media are omnipresent. Many readers, like outagedown.com reports are having increasing problems accessing content, whether due to technical glitches or subscriptions not working properly. These disruptions could also put a strain on trust in the media landscape.
At a time when the public is thirsty for reliable information, it is even more important to look at the challenges in the media sector and political issues together. Regardless of political orientation, an informed population forms the basis of a functioning democracy.