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Daniel Günther: "Nius" fails with complaint after talk show: Daniel Günther caused a stir on a talk show. The online portal "Nius" took the matter to the ...
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OpinionDaniel Günther: Court rejects "Nius" complaint: The Schleswig Administrative Court has rejected the application by the right-wing populist portal "Nius" against ...
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Why Nius lost in court against Daniel Günther: A court in Schleswig-Holstein has rejected an urgent application by the online portal Nius against ...
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OpinionDaniel Günther: Court rejects "Nius" complaint: The Schleswig Administrative Court has rejected the application by the right-wing populist portal "Nius" against ...
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After Günther's TV appearance: Court rejects "Nius's" complaint: The Administrative Court rejects an application by "Nius" against the state of ...
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Daniel Günther prevails against Nius: Administrative Court: The CDU politician was allowed to criticize the media portal - | because he did not do so in his role ...
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Paid articlePaywallComments about “Nius”: Why administrative judges are backing talk show guest Daniel Günther
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Paid articlePaywallUrgent proceedings: Daniel Günther achieves a partial victory in the legal dispute with Nius
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Paid articlePaywallDaniel Günther: Is a state premier allowed to speak like this on television?: Daniel Günther attacked the "Nius" portal in a talk show. The portal took legal ...
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Paid articlePaywall"Nius" fails in court: Günther may continue to express criticism: "Nius" had filed for an injunction against the state of Schleswig-Holstein because of ...
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Debate about Daniel Günther and Nius: Freedom of speech applies to everyone: Applying liberal standards to the debate surrounding Daniel Günther's statements ...
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Paid articlePaywallMinister-President or private citizen? A court rules in favor of Daniel Günther.: A court ruling protects the Kiel Minister-President from cease-and-desist ...
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Nius issues a personal warning to Daniel Günther: In the dispute over statements made by Minister-President Daniel Günther on Markus Lanz's ZDF talk show ...
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Key FactsControversy Over Daniel Günther’s Media Remarks on Markus Lanz
Jan 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Minister President Daniel Günther sparked debate by criticizing the online portal Nius on Markus Lanz.
- Schleswig-Holstein refuses to issue a cease-and-desist, claiming Günther spoke as a private individual.
- The state’s lawyer argues no public-law claim applies when statements are made outside official duties.
- Nius’s lawyer accuses the state of evading responsibility and now pursues Günther personally in court.
So when I look at Nius articles that I have anything to do with, I can only say that usually nothing in them is correct. It's simply completely fact-free.— Daniel Günther, Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein, comments on the online portal 'Nius' during the show 'Markus Lanz'.
Daniel Günther says he spoke about media censorship on Markus Lanz’s show as a private individual - | Not as Minister-President
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Daniel Günther and freedom of the press: Is the noose of censorship tightening?: A little over two weeks ago, the Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein said ...
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Lawyer sharply criticizes Daniel Günther's statements: Endangering freedom of expression
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Micky Beisenherz on Daniel Günther and the censorship accusation: Daniel Günther wants to ban the Nius platform? Not true - | but the troublemakers would be ...
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Lanz case: Günther attacks Bild editor-in-chief Marion Horn: In the dispute over whether Daniel Günther (CDU) called for censorship of certain media outlets on ...
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Paid articlePaywallLanz dismantles himself: If the allegations are true, the ZDF presenter has a credibility problem
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Daniel Günther: Nius sues SH - | what the court says: The online portal "Nius" is suing the state of Schleswig-Holstein because of statements made by ...
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Lanz embarrassed by Storch, Nius continues to spin tales: The AfD and Nius refuse to let go of the “censorship” legend surrounding Daniel Günther ...
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Key FactsTensions Rise Over Greenland and Trump’s Military Moves
Jan 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- The dispute over Greenland's control has unsettled NATO and was a key topic on Markus Lanz’s ZDF program.
- Former US advisor John Bolton warned that Trump’s threats could trigger political upheaval and criticized his lack of strategic insight.
- AfD’s Beatrix von Storch defended Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and credited him with doubling NATO member contributions.
- Manfred Weber advocated deploying German troops to Greenland for security, while von Storch emphasized negotiating with Denmark.
This is so incredibly unproductive!— Markus Lanz expresses his frustration over the conversation with Beatrix von Storch while trying to have a serious discussion.
“That's strategy”: ZDF presenter Dunja Hayali attacks online portal Nius in censorship debate
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Wieduwilt's week: Dear Daniel Günther: When someone asks “Censorship?”, the only correct answer is “no.”
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After ZDF broadcast: Online portal Nius takes legal action against Minister President Günther
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Online portal "Nius" and Daniel Günther: Who are the "enemies of democracy"?: Minister-President Günther is openly considering measures against "Nius" - | and ...
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Paid articlePaywallOpinionCommentary on Daniel Günther and "Nius": Shitstorm largely proves him right: Minister-President Daniel Günther (CDU) is facing a shitstorm on social media ...
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OpinionDaniel Günther, Lanz, Nius, Springer and the question of censorship: Springer media and Nius are up in arms after Daniel Günther's appearance on Lanz's ...
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Daniel Günther lashes out at "Nius" on Markus Lanz's show: On the ZDF program "Markus Lanz," Minister-President Daniel Günther sharply criticizes the online ...
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