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Deutsche Welle director warns against budget cuts
Barbara Massing, the director of Deutsche Welle (DW), has warned that further budget cuts to the international broadcaster would benefit autocrats and diminish Germany's global presence. Massing stated that the broadcaster must remain active in regions where freedom is threatened and independent information is scarce.
DW is currently implementing a savings program due to declining federal subsidies and rising collective bargaining costs. This program includes the previously decided reduction of 160 full-time positions. For the current year, the broadcaster's budget has already been reduced by 10 million euros to approximately 415 million euros, a figure that includes a 20 million euro investment grant.
Headquartered in Bonn with a significant presence in Berlin, Deutsche Welle employs around 3,000 permanent and freelance staff members from 60 different nations.
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Barbara Massing · Berlin · Bonn · Deutsche Welle · Germany
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The staff at Deutsche Welle represent 60 different nations. www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Barbara Massing warned against further budget cuts to Deutsche Welle. www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Deutsche Welle employs approximately 3,000 permanent and freelance staff members. www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The current year's budget for Deutsche Welle was reduced by 10 million euros to approximately 415 million euros. www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Deutsche Welle decided to reduce 160 full-time positions in February. www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 415 million euro budget includes a 20 million euro investment grant. www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de