# Changes to ZDF political satire programming > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/changes-to-zdf-political-satire-programming > Updated: 2026-09-28T03:59:17.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 4. The German broadcaster ZDF is undergoing changes to its political satire programming. Satirist Jan Böhmermann will conclude his show, ‘ZDF Magazin Royale’, on December 18, 2026, after 187 episodes. The end of this format is expected to impact approximately 80 employees at the production company, with only a few positions expected to remain in 2027. While the network confirmed the end of the current format, they noted they are in ‘good talks’ with Böhmermann regarding a potential new concept. In a recent appearance on the ‘Fest & Flauschig’ podcast, Böhmermann clarified that the decision to end the show was entirely his own and noted that the news surprised ZDF management, including Director Dr. Norbert Himmler. Böhmermann stated he wishes to pursue new creative concepts despite still enjoying the current show. Consequently, his planned 2027 tour with ‘Jan Böhmermann & Das Rundfunk Tanzorchester Ehrenfeld’ has been cancelled, and ticket holders have been advised to seek refunds. In response to these shifts, ZDF announced a new political satire program titled ‘Journal Deluxe – mit Florian Schroeder’. Described as ‘anarchic, playful and accessible’, Schroeder has characterized the upcoming program as a ‘new satire color’ that is ‘more liberal’ and ‘does not wear blinkers’. The show is scheduled to debut on the ZDF Mediathek on October 29, with its first television broadcast following on November 3. Ahead of the conclusion of ‘ZDF Magazin Royale’, the team is releasing a new half-hour satire titled ‘ZDF Magazin vor Ort’, scheduled to premiere on the ZDF streaming portal on September 25. ## Claims - The new show is described as more than a late-night show or a comedy format. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first episode of Journal Deluxe will be available in the ZDF Mediathek on October 29 at 18:00. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first episode of Journal Deluxe will air on television on November 3 at 0:45. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Florian Schroeder describes the show as a new type of satire that is more liberal and does not wear blinders. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jan Böhmermann's ZDF Magazin Royale is scheduled to end at the end of the year. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The ZDF Magazin Royale team is producing a new half-hour satire titled ‘ZDF Magazin vor Ort’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The satire ‘ZDF Magazin vor Ort’ will premiere on the ZDF streaming portal on September 25 and broadcast linearly at 23:00. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The satire parodies a fictional long-running show called ‘Was ist da im Busch?’, which supposedly aired from 1977 to 2013. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Caro Worbs plays the role of reporter Joana Giesswein in the production. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Böhmermann intends to develop a new show concept. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jan Böhmermann decided to end his show 'ZDF Magazin Royale' of his own volition. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The final episode of 'ZDF Magazin Royale' is scheduled to air on December 18. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Jan Böhmermann ends 'ZDF Magazin Royale' and cancels 2027 tour Jan Böhmermann has confirmed he personally decided to end his ZDF show 'ZDF Magazin Royale' this December. Consequently, his planned 2027 concert tour with the Rundfunk-Tanzorchester Ehrenfeld has been also. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-bhmermann-ends-zdf-magazin-royale-and-cancels-2027-tour ### 2026-09-25: ZDF announces new satire show following end of Böhmermann program ZDF is replacing Jan Böhmermann’s ‘ZDF Magazin Royale’ with Florian Schroeder’s ‘Journal Deluxe’ following the show's scheduled end in December 2026. Sat. 1 moderator Marc Bator is also leaving television. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florian-schroeder-to-host-new-zdf-satire-show-journal-deluxe ### 2026-09-23: ZDF Magazin Royale to air satire on Saturday night TV traditions ZDF Magazin Royale will air a new satire, ‘ZDF Magazin vor Ort’, on September 25, parodying the traditions of classic German Saturday night variety shows. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdf-magazin-royale-to-air-satire-on-saturday-night-tv-traditions ### 2026-09-18: Jan Böhmermann to end ‘ZDF Magazin Royale’ at year-end Jan Böhmermann’s satirical show ‘ZDF Magazin Royale’ will end this year. ZDF is currently in discussions with the satirist to develop a new show concept. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-bhmermann-to-end-zdf-magazin-royale-in-december --- Cite as: Changes to ZDF political satire programming. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/changes-to-zdf-political-satire-programming