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Die Medienanstalten is the umbrella brand under which the 14 German state media authorities cooperate on nationwide media regulation.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Die Medienanstalten is the umbrella brand (Dachmarke) under which the 14 Landesmedienanstalten in Germany cooperate on nationwide committees, expert bodies and working groups. They are described as the central supervisory authorities for the regulation of private broadcasting and telemedia in Germany, with the core mandate of safeguarding the diversity of media offerings and opinions and protecting media freedom. Media regulation in Germany is organized federally, and the state media authorities work together under the umbrella brand on matters of cross-state significance and on central tasks and projects. The Gemeinsame Geschäftsstelle der Medienanstalten (GGS) in Berlin coordinates this nationwide cooperation with around 30 staff.

History

According to Chinese Wikipedia, the association of German state media authorities was established in 1993 through an agreement signed by the media regulatory bodies of the German states. The official website states that media regulation in Germany is organized federally, which is why there are 14 independent Landesmedienanstalten; on matters of cross-state significance and on central tasks and projects they work together under the umbrella brand 'die medienanstalten' in nationwide committees, expert committees, and review and working groups. The Gemeinsame Geschäftsstelle der Medienanstalten (GGS) in Berlin coordinates this nationwide cooperation with around 30 staff.

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Independent, state-distant media supervision safeguarding media diversity and freedom of opinion in broadcasting, online and on digital platforms.

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