Broadcasting fees 2019: for which stations you pay what

Since the beginning of 2013, every household has been obliged to pay broadcasting fees. You can find out how the 2019 broadcasting fee is made up in this article.

Composition of the broadcasting fee

The 2019 broadcasting fee is EUR 17.50 per month. This amount is then distributed to various institutions.

• The state broadcasters of the ARD receive the largest part of 8.39 euros. This amount is then divided up again into television, multimedia, GEMA / GVL, radio, music ensembles, broadcasting, technology / IT, administration, marketing and other.
• 3.92 euros are earmarked for ARD joint expenses. Here again the first and the other receive the money.
• The ZDF receives 4.36 euros of the broadcasting fee.
• The radio receives 0.50 euros.
• The state media authority receives 0.33 euros.

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