Whistleblowers say workers who raise concerns at German state broadcaster are silenced
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Sexual harassment,
racism, antisemitism and severe bullying have been taking place at the state-funded German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle, staff members have told the Guardian.
Mid- and top-level managers ignore, target or silence staff who speak out, dismissing them or restricting their shifts, according to former and current staff members.