The MDR needs to save much money. The reason is the fee for TV and radio. The German states do not want higher fees. The fee stays the same. The MDR now has less money. Ralf Ludwig is the boss. He calls this a big cut in the budget. Now the MDR saves money with strict rules.
MDR saves money: No new crime shows
168
Many people like the crime shows. The MDR stops filming new Tatort shows. This lasts for 3 years. The crime show Polizeiruf 110 also pauses. Viewers still see new shows soon. These films are ready. They are already in the archive. The teams in Dresden and Magdeburg must wait. The MDR saves money in other areas too. The MDR gives the midday magazine to the NDR. The radio station Sputnik only goes to the internet. This happens in the year 2027. The old radio signal via UKW ends. The MDR saves money on social media and podcasts. The MDR wants more shows for the internet and streaming. This saves costs for normal TV.
This text was generated automatically and has not been reviewed for accuracy. No guarantee is given for the correctness of the content. Learn more Learn more about article generation
Definitions
- Radio and TV fee
- A fee that almost all homes in Germany pay. This money pays for public TV and radio.
- Boss
- The person who leads a radio or TV station.
- Radio signal
- A way to send radio music through the air.
- Watching online
- Watching films directly over the internet without loading files.
- Less money
- The station has less money for their work.
People
- Ralf Ludwig
- He is the boss of the MDR.
Locations
- Dresden
- A big city in Germany. Many crime shows happen here.
- Magdeburg
- A big city in Germany. A team solves crimes here.
Sources
Bild
„Tatort“ und „Polizeiruf 110“: MDR macht drei Jahre Pause mit Krimiformaten | Unterhaltung
Read now
Latest articles
Politics
Law & Justice
More forbidden content found on the internet
Read nowThe office Stopline reports for the year 2025. More than half of all messages were actually illegal. Experts are working hard against bad internet content.
Politics
Cultural Policy
Stolen painting found at home of Nazi family
Read nowA stolen painting was found in the Netherlands. It belonged to a Jewish art dealer. Now the family of a Nazi leader wants to give it back.
Politics
Law & Justice
A court clears a man in Wien
Read nowA court in Wien clears a man. A girl made an accusation. There is no proof for the act. The man is free from this charge.
Politics
Foreign Policy
Legal process against Sara Duterte in the Philippines
Read nowThe lower house of the Philippines voted against Sara Duterte. She might lose her job as vice-president. People accuse her of stealing money and making threats.