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0 pointsTonyTrapp5y ago0 comments

Note that you pay for much more than just the TV networks; international / English offers such as dw.com are also funded by this.

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realityking5y ago

There are so many misconceptions about public broadcasters.

Deutsche Welle (which operates dw.com) is 100% funded by federal taxes as it is aimed at foreign markets.

https://www.dw.com/de/wer-finanziert-die-dw/a-279073

TonyTrappOP5y ago

Thanks for the clarification. Still, the fee covers much more than many people believe, and I think many of those services are quite valuable to have.

germanier5y ago

DW is financed by the budget of the federal government, not the broadcast fee like the other public stations.

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