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Protest Disrupts ARD Summer Interview with WeidelLeft-wing protesters interrupted the session, making it nearly inaudible after 15 minutes during the broadcast on July 20.
- The ARD summer interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel was heavily disrupted by left-wing demonstrators using powerful loudspeakers.
- After around 15 minutes, the broadcast became almost unintelligible due to loud chants echoing through the government district.
- ARD failed to respond to the disturbances and should have stopped and relocated the interview to ensure clarity.
- This incident highlights the challenge of guaranteeing undisturbed appearances for opposition parties representing significant voter shares.
The interview with Weidel unintentionally fits into the picture.— Referring to the disruption of the interview with Alice Weidel by demonstrators during the ARD broadcast.
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