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Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer Reveals Longstanding Love for Eurovision Song Contest

Trevor Yard — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:41:06 +0000

Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer openly admitted to being a long-time enthusiast of the Eurovision Song Contest. Speaking to the…

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Weimer Defends Leipzig National Library Expansion Plan Amid Criticism

Sean Prescott — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:17:04 +0000

Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer has defended his approach to the planned expansion of the German National Library in Leipzig against criticism.…

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Weimer Urges Greater Transparency in Music Streaming

Frank Bowers — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:09:04 +0000

Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer is calling for greater transparency in music streaming.“We need fair compensation and more…

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German Booksellers Association Launches Sharp Critique Against Kultur Minister Weimer

Chloe Price — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:22:03 +0000

After the latest controversy surrounding the German Booksellers’ Prize, the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (Chamber of Booksellers) reaffirmed…

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Weimer Defends Book Prize Cancellations, Accuses Institutions of Bias Over “Deutschland vertecke” Claims

Sean Prescott — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:48:04 +0000

After the German Bookstore Prize was cancelled, Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer defended his decision. He told the Funke Media Group that…

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Minister Weimer Cancels German Bookshop Prize Over Jury Debate

Chloe Price — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:18:03 +0000

Cultural Minister Wolfram Weimer announced that the award ceremony for the German Booksellers’ Prize will be cancelled. He…

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Weimer Under Pressure As New Questions Emerge Over Bookstore Ban

Frank Bowers — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:50:04 +0000

During the controversy over the German Bookseller Prize, independent state minister for culture Wolfram Weimer defended the exclusion…

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Minister Weimer sets to reboot Berlinale after anti-israel protests

Frank Bowers — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:25:03 +0000

After the anti‑Israel protests at the Berlinale, Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer announced plans to restructure the film festival. Speaking…

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Claudia Roth Demands Autonomy for Cultural Institutions Amid Berlinale Criticism of Weimer

Sean Prescott — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:50:04 +0000

Claudia Roth, the former German federal cultural minister, sharply criticized the approach of her successor, independent political official…

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Weimer Orders Tuttle Out of Berlinale Amid Anti‑Semitic Fallout

Chloe Price — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:46:04 +0000

German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer appears to be taking action following an alleged antisemitic incident at the Berlinale. According…

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German Culture Minister Weimer Condemns Arrest of Iranian Screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian

Victoria Chase — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:46:08 +0000

German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer sharply condemned the arrest of Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian in Tehran. He said on Monday that…

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Weimer Scandal Deepens

Dawn Amber — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:17:04 +0000

The ongoing controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer’s potential blurring of lines between public office and private business…

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Weimer Deflects AfD Calls for Resignation

Trevor Yard — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:45:07 +0000

The controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfgang Weimer and the Ludwig Erhard Summit, hosted by his former company, the…

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Stegner Demands Answers on Weimer Media

Sean Prescott — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:42:04 +0000

The controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer and his privately-founded media group, Weimer Media Group, is escalating, prompting…

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Weimer Faces Scrutiny Publication Claims Surface

Sean Prescott — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:32:03 +0000

The publishing house behind the former debate magazine spearheaded by Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer has vehemently denied accusations…

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Culture Minister Weimer Seeks Private Investments to Boost German Film Industry

Trevor Yard — Sat, 17 May 2025 14:03:05 +0000

Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer (independent) aims to stimulate the German film industry. “We are currently facing significant economic problems…

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Lederer: Weimer Must Boost Cultural Infrastructure Amidst Cultural Battles Warning

Dawn Amber — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:11:04 +0000

Berlin’s former Culture Senator Klaus Lederer has warned the newly appointed Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer of a potential…

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Weimer Rejects “Cultural Warrior” Label, Vows to Combat AfD in Office

Sean Prescott — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:16:04 +0000

Designated Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer defends himself against the accusation of being a right-wing ideologue and announces…

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