Independent auditors have determined: The broadcasting fee must increase from 18.36 to 18.94 euros in order to finance the program. But it can hardly be assumed that the countries will agree to the plan.
The final decision lies with the federal states, which determine the amount in a state contract. All 16 state parliaments must then agree to this - a complex procedure intended to secure broadcasting freedom - but at the same time it is a political minefield. It's hard to assume that the front people from ARD and ZDF will bring anything into this.