Deutschlandradio is a corporation under public law that produces nationwide radio programs such as Deutschlandfunk, Deutschlandfunk Kultur, and Deutschlandfunk Nova. It stands for independent journalism, cultural diversity, and is committed to digitalization and sustainability.
Deutschlandradio is a renowned broadcasting institution in Germany that has been producing and broadcasting three nationwide radio programs since January 1, 1994. These programs include Deutschlandfunk (DLF), Deutschlandfunk Kultur (Dlf Kultur), and Deutschlandfunk Nova (Dlf Nova).
Deutschlandradio stands for independent, critical, and professionally crafted journalism. The mission of the organization is to set the standard for public service journalism and to serve as a leading medium for information and culture. The values of Deutschlandradio include:
Deutschlandradio is committed to pursuing its goals sustainably in various areas:
Deutschlandradio is a non-profit legal entity under public law with dual headquarters in Cologne and Berlin. The seat of management and administration is primarily located in Cologne. The current director is Stefan Raue, who has been in office since 2017[1].
Deutschlandradio works closely with ARD and ZDF, forming the public broadcasting system in Germany. With an annual budget of around 269 million euros (as of 2022) and a number of employees slightly below the level of a medium-sized regional broadcasting station, Deutschlandradio makes a significant contribution to the media landscape in Germany[1].
