Next year, consumers could expect an increase in broadcasting fees. Some ZDF presenters earn millions, a new list shows.

The broadcasting fee for public broadcasters from ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio is actually supposed to be increased in 2025. The federal states in particular could put a stop to the original plan to increase the license fee - and the broadcasters would have to follow suit. 3.2 million households in Germany do not pay broadcasting fees - or are in arrears.