Das Erste is ARD’s flagship channel on German television, jointly operated by all nine members from German Public Broadcaster ARD. Generations of viewers have considered it to be the epitome of credibility and expertise. It is one of the most-watched TV channels in Germany and is widely regarded to provide the highest-quality programming on German television. With over 100 correspondents in 28 studios across the globe, Das Erste is Germany’s go-to source for news and current affairs, sparking interest in politics and encouraging debate. Its programming output is approximately 42% informational and 38% fictional content per year.