WDR announces plans to cut jobs and discontinue dozens of formats by the end of 2027
According to Der Spiegel Wirtschaft, WDR plans to discontinue dozens of formats across television, podcasts and social-media offerings by the end of 2027, while developing new offerings with progressively fewer staff.

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- 01Der Spiegel Wirtschaft reports that WDR will discontinue dozens of formats by the end of 2027
- 02Formats include television programs, podcasts and social-media offerings
- 03New formats will be developed, with staff numbers decreasing
- 04Source: Der Spiegel Wirtschaft
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