Weimer

Weimer

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Weimer, a former editor-in-chief of Focus and a notable media entrepreneur, is set to become the new Minister of Culture in the government of Merz, marking a surprising appointment given his previously unrecognized interest in cultural affairs.

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Weimer is considering the privatization of ZDF and the consolidation of ARD institutions.

Weimer denkt über Privatisierung des ZDF nach - Medien
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-15
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Weimer condemned the statements made by the director Abdallah Alkhatib.

Tuttle darf Berlinale-Chefin bleiben – mit Vorgaben - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-03-04
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Weimer is the Culture State Minister facing allegations that Friedrich Merz claims are false.

Deutschland: Merz: Alle Vorwürfe gegen Kulturstaatsminister Weimer sind falsch - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-11-24
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Weimer explained that the agreement resolved a long-standing dispute that had cost both sides time, money, and effort.

Bund und zwei Bundesländer einigen sich wohl mit Hohenzollern - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-05-12
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The former editor-in-chief of 'Focus' and media entrepreneur Weimer has been appointed as the new Minister of Culture.

News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 28. April 2025 - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-04-28
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Weimer is set to become the new Minister of Culture in the government of Merz.

News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 27. April 2025 - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-04-27
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