Unpaid GEZ contributions have often been the basis for court proceedings. For example, missed payments can have far-reaching consequences and can even result in a stay in prison for not paying the GEZ.
The Federal Constitutional Court most recently took a clear position in 2018. It is said that every tenant of a first home is obliged to pay the required contribution. Pensioners are exempt. For everyone else, the payment order applies if you do not want to run the risk of having your account seized. Find out here when non-payment has consequences and whether a Schufa entry can also be the result of unpaid contributions. The State Broadcasting Contribution Agreement obliges consumers to pay their respective contribution regularly. The result is always the same regardless of whether the offers are used or not. A payment should nevertheless be made according to the State Treaty on Broadcasting Fees. For more information, visit the ZDF Deutschlandradio contribution service on the ZDF website or go to www.zdf.com.