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A significant debate has emerged regarding publishing subsidies, particularly concerning Wolfram Weimer and controversial comments made by the cultural minister. The industry believes a difficult compromise is being sought.
A commentary criticizes the current state of cultural politics in Germany, describing it as being run by amateurs like Wolfram Weimer and Joe Chialo, and suggests legal anchoring of state art funding to combat the resulting chaos.
Following a court decision, Wolfram Weimer will no longer name the bookstores he disciplined but maintains their exclusion from his prize without publicly explaining his legal stance.
A review assesses the first year of Wolfram Weimer as Minister of State for Culture, a position he took amidst controversy, examining his achievements and challenges.
The Berlin Administrative Court has issued a decision regarding Wolfram Weimer and the book trade prize, delivering a thorough lesson that he is unlikely to heed. The ruling emphasizes the need for factual basis in discussions of 'extremism'.
Germany's controversial Culture Minister, Wolfram Weimer, reportedly enjoys the Chancellor's trust, raising questions about how he is perceived by members of the Union faction.
Gesinnungsprüfungen, "Berlinale"-Knatsch: Bei der Eröffnung der Leipziger Buchmesse wurde der gelernte Journalist Weimer mit einem Pfeikonzert empfangen
Something like this has never been experienced in Leipzig before. Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer is received with boos at the opening ceremony of the Book Fair. Yet he loves everyone.
Hohe Planungskosten und trotzdem kein Neubau: Wolfram Weimer hat entschieden, dass die Deutsche Nationalbibliothek keinen weiteren Magazinturm bekommen soll, teilte die Bibliotheksleitung mit.
Following a debate, German Culture Minister Weimer has canceled the awarding of the German Bookstore Prize. The decision came after controversy erupted over his exclusion of three left-wing bookstores from the award process.
Nach dem „Haber-Verfahren“ erhielt der Kulturstaatsminister vom Verfassungsschutz pauschale Auskunft über drei linke Buchhandlungen.
Der „Buchladen Zur schwankenden Weltkugel“ in Berlin flog von Wolfram Weimers Preisliste. Warum, weiß dort niemand. Ist das hier ein linksextremer Hotspot? Ein Hausbesuch.
Commissioner for Culture and Media, Wolfram Weimer, was reportedly planning to sack festival director Tricia Tuttle.
Germany's State Secretary for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has called an extraordinary meeting of the state's cultural events organization to discuss the potential dismissal of the Berlinale director due to alleged antisemitic incidents at the recently concluded film festival.
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer has warned against the increasing idealization of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) in eastern Germany, stating that extremists are attempting to minimize its harms.
Wolfram Weimer is altering the selection procedure for the German Publishing Prize, introducing a new advisory committee, following a controversy earlier in the year regarding the exclusion of three left-wing bookstores from another award.
Eighty-nine-year-old Wolf Biermann gave a half-sung acceptance speech at the public session of the Pour le mérite order, which Wolfram Weimer notably missed.
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer, generally a mainstream music listener, reveals a particular fondness for Latino-Pop, which stands out in his musical repertoire.
The Berlin Administrative Court has ruled that State Minister for Culture Wolfram Weimer is prohibited from referring to the operators of a Berlin bookstore as 'political extremists'.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz has publicly backed State Minister Wolfram Weimer, stating his trust, though he did not explicitly defend Weimer concerning the controversial book prize issue.
Wolfram Weimer wird auf der Leipziger Buchmesse ausgebuht, tut aber so, als wäre alles gut. Wie hat der Vorsteher des Börsenvereins des deutschen Buchhandels den Abend empfunden?
Wolfram Weimer soll im Kulturausschuss erklären, warum drei Buchhandlungen nachträglich vom Buchhandlungspreis gestrichen wurden.
Der Kulturstaatsminister verteidigt den Ausschluss dreier linker Buchhandlungen vom renommierten Preis und beruft sich auf Erkenntnisse des Verfassungsschutzes.
First he came for Berlin’s film festival. Now it’s books. Wolfram Weimer seems to be on a mission to curb progressive thinking There is a particular kind of danger that smells like paper and dust.
Der Kulturstaatsminister lässt Bücherläden vom Verfassungsschutz durchleuchten. Schleierhaft bleibt die Begründung dafür. Die Kulturszene sieht sich in ihrer Freiheit bedroht.
Tricia Tuttle remains head of the Berlinale, and Wolfram Weimer's demands have shrunk to recommendations: This is the result of the negotiations about the future of the film festival.
As the fate of Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle is being debated at an extraordinary meeting convened by Germany’s culture minister Wolfram Weimer, staffers of the festival have penned an open letter to…
The Berlinale film festival is reportedly in crisis due to the Gaza debate, with an extraordinary meeting planned and speculation that festival head Tricia Tuttle could be removed over her stance on the conflict.
This German press review covers wordplay with Wolfram Weimer, Axel Schulz at a bikini museum, and a case involving Prince Harry and Meghan that is significantly damaging the reputation of the press.
A scandal involving Wolfram Weimer has sparked a debate in Germany about the role of the state in promoting art and the boundaries of artistic freedom, questioning whether the state should fund art without interfering.
Nations competed in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest to secure their places in the upcoming grand final. The event saw the final set of contenders determined for the main competition.
Nuremberg's cultural mayor Julia Lehner is being bid farewell into political retirement.
The German Culture Committee discussed Wolfram Weimer's controversial handling of the German Bookselling Prize, focusing on issues of freedom of opinion and artistic freedom. The Culture Minister reportedly left the session after a brief appearance.
The bookstore "Zur schwankenden Weltkugel" has filed for an injunction against Wolfram Weimer, who is described as having a peculiar understanding of what actions he has already ceased.
So etwas hat man in Leipzig noch nicht erlebt. Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer wird bei der Eröffnungsfeier der Buchmesse mit Buhrufen empfangen. Dabei liebt er doch alle.
German Chancellor Merz is scheduled to deliver a government statement, with investors closely watching the US Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook amid an oil price rally, and questions arising about Wolfram Weimer's reception in Leipzig.
Vor der Leipziger Buchmesse fordert der Börsenverein, dass Wolfram Weimer den Ausschluss dreier Preisträger zurücknimmt.
Wolfram Weimer has changed the procedure of the German Bookstore Prize. Now the jurors explain themselves, and the SPD cultural politician Carsten Brosda is looking for explanations such as the...
Nach dem törichten Vorgehen bei der Berlinale passiert dem Kulturstaatsminister der zweite schwere Unfall auf dem Gebiet der Meinungsfreiheit. Diesmal trifft es die Buchhandlungen.
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer is facing a challenging mission, needing to regulate and explain many issues, bringing his office into the public spotlight, though not everyone believes he is handling it gracefully.
German State Secretary for Culture Wolfram Weimer today convened an extraordinary meeting of the State Organization for Cultural Events, which is responsible for the Berlinale, where due to…
Germany's Minister of Culture, Wolfram Weimer, stated that the Chinese social media platform TikTok should be placed under the control of European companies in the EU, citing concerns over foreign powers accessing user data.