Media in Germany
An overview of newspapers, radio and television, as well as analyses on the future of the media.
"Make fact checks more widely available"
Political scientist Josef Holnburger explains how disinformation spreads and what can be done about fake news.
Deepfakes as a cyberweapon
Manipulated videos are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. Find out here what this means and how to protect yourself.
Topic of the week: Fake news
'A community of factfluencers.'
Two women have founded a startup called Facts for Friends aimed at giving people tools to combat disinformation.
Thirst for knowledge
The key questions facing research in short, entertaining videos: These three channels from Germany are a must-see.
“We need to talk more about the freedom of the press”
In a documentary film, renowned German investigative journalists give insight into their work. And here they tell us why.
Diversity is its mandate
High quality and a very varied remit: how public service broadcasting functions in Germany.
The fourth estate
Free media form an important part of any democracy. However, they are denounced by populists for political reasons – in Germany, too.
All from a single device
The smartphone stands for media change in Germany. It makes information and entertainment accessible anywhere and at any time.
TV viewing in Germany
Which broadcasters had the highest viewing figures and which programme is most popular? Here are some key facts about German television.
The new media monster
Conspiracy theories are flourishing during the crisis. How to combat this? Five questions for Katharina Nocun.
Germany – land of newspapers
An overview with the most important facts about newspapers and media consumption in Germany.
For more diversity in the media
How the ‘New German Media Professionals’ are campaigning to recruit more media professionals from immigrant families to work in editorial offices.
National newspapers in Germany
The wide range of daily newspapers in Germany is a reflection of the diversity of opinions. Overview and links to important national newspapers.
News portals from Germany
This category keeps you up-to-date on current events and special topics.
State-operated television stations in Germany
This is where you will find a guide to the programming offered by the public television stations and all kinds of background information as well.
Freedom of the press in the time of the coronavirus
Independent journalism: how the coronavirus crisis affects press freedom, and how Germany is supporting freedom of the press.
Facts for democracy
Fake news about coronavirus is spreading almost as fast as the virus itself. How Germany is tackling the problem.
Fight against fake news
Information or disinformation? German journalists share their experience with journalists from all over the world.
Television Stations in Germany
German TV viewers have a choice of 145 channels. The main feature of the TV landscape is its dual system of public and private broadcasters
Magazines in Germany
Readers can choose between thousands of titles on the German magazine market. And publishers are occupying more and more new niches
Private radio stations in Germany
This frequency will take you to links to open channels and to public and private radio stations.
ABC of the German media system
Why the media are considered the “fourth power”, what the press code involves and how press freedom is guaranteed.
News agencies in Germany
Find out about how these news wholesalers work, what their special topics are and what services they provide.
Journalism in Germany
This is where you can find background information on professions in journalism, use research sources or study media analyses.
Print media in Germany
This category will take you to portals that will tell you all about the print media and you will find your newspaper on the net.
“Journalism is more important than ever”
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Corrective to fake news
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The media that young people use
These are the most popular apps and media habits of German digital natives.
Media Research in Germany
Computers have long since become a common sight in children’s rooms and school children regularly use PCs as a tool to do their school work.
Protection of minors in the media in Germany
This is where you can find out what "software nannies" (Kindermädchen) do and how you can help to promote more protection for minors in the media.
Film in Germany
This is where you will find all kinds of information on the German cinema – from a guide of the movies currently playing to film festivals.
Film and Photography in Germany
These links focus on the masters of still as well as moving pictures.
Sentences become bits and bytes
Digitization is changing the German book market. Five trends you should know about.