Tom Buhrow

Tom Buhrow is a prominent German journalist and media executive known for his role as the director-general of Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), one of Germany's largest public broadcasters. He has been a significant figure in discussions surrounding media ethics and broadcasting standards, particularly in the context of public service broadcasting in Germany. Recently, he was in the news for addressing the controversy surrounding a satirical portrayal by WDR that labeled elderly individuals as 'Umweltsäue' (environmental pigs), which sparked outrage and discussions about the boundaries of satire and media responsibility.