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Deutsche Welle Greek-language service preservation

Overview

The Deutsche Welle (DW) Broadcasting Council has unanimously voted to reverse its previous decision to shut down its Greek-language service, which was originally scheduled for discontinuation on January 1, 2027. The service was slated for closure as part of a cost-cutting initiative following reduced federal funding.

The reversal follows significant diplomatic and political pressure from Athens, including involvement from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and discussions between the New Democracy party and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Council President Karl Justen noted that the decision reflects the necessity of maintaining an “independent information presence in a rapidly changing world.”

While the service will continue across radio, television, digital, and social media platforms, it is expected to operate with a more limited production volume. Under the broader ‘DW 2035’ restructuring plan, the service will aim to reduce operational costs through closer cooperation between European language departments and the shared use of journalistic material.

Entities

Deutsche Welle · Karl Justen · Thomas Rachel · Germany · Tassos Hatzivasilis

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Deutsche Welle to maintain Greek-language service

    Deutsche Welle has reversed its decision to close its Greek-language service, opting to maintain it in a limited capacity after the Broadcasting Council responded to criticism.

  2. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 28 sources
    Deutsche Welle reverses decision to close Greek-language service

    Deutsche Welle has unanimously reversed its decision to close its historic Greek-language service, which was slated for discontinuation in 2027, following significant political pressure from Greece.

Sources

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