ARD (German Broadcasting Consortium)

ARD, or the German Broadcasting Consortium, is a collective of regional public broadcasting stations in Germany, funded primarily by license fees collected from households. It provides nationwide television and radio services, offering news, cultural programming, and entertainment that serve the public interest. As a public broadcaster, ARD aims to deliver impartial and quality content, supporting democratic discourse and cultural diversity across Germany. Each regional station contributes local programming, while collectively, ARD offers comprehensive national coverage, making it a key pillar of Germany’s public broadcasting landscape.