• phoenix von ARD und ZDF – the joint information service combining ARD aktuell, ZDFheute, parliamentary and event coverage, and accompanying discussion formats
• neo von ARD und ZDF – a shared offering for young adults
• info von ARD und ZDF – a joint linear documentary channel
The reformed broadcast treaty requires ARD and ZDF to reduce the number of linear channels and operate them only jointly. As a result, the following ARD channels will be discontinued on 31 December 2026:
• ARD alpha
• tagesschau24
• ONE
source:
ARD and ZDF to close linear TV channels under reform treaty