Georg Restle

Georg Restle is a journalist and the moderator of the ARD's political magazine program "Monitor." He is currently newsworthy due to his criticism of the ARD's approach to covering the AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) party. Restle believes the ARD is being too "cautious" and treating the AfD like any other party, despite his perception of their problematic views. He acknowledges that his strong stance against the AfD puts him in the minority within the ARD, although not entirely alone. Restle is preparing to leave his role at "Monitor" to take over the ARD studio leadership in Nairobi. His comments highlight internal debates within the ARD regarding the appropriate journalistic approach to covering political parties with controversial ideologies.