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Last appearance: Constantin Schreiber says goodbye to the Tagesschau!
On May 25, 2025, Constantin Schreiber will say goodbye to the “Tagesschau” after eight and a half years to pursue new journalistic paths.
Last appearance: Constantin Schreiber says goodbye to the Tagesschau!
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, Constantin Schreiber will say goodbye to the “Tagesschau” after eight and a half years. At 8 p.m. he will appear in front of the camera for the last time as a presenter. With his emotional message he plans to say goodbye to the viewers, but he has not yet found any final words, as he said. He was optimistic on Instagram and hinted that he might wink at the end. Schreiber himself will be less likely to mourn his late shift because he now wants to put his time at the “Tagesschau” behind him.
During his time at the news show, he covered numerous defining events, including the coronavirus pandemic, Donald Trump's presidency and the Ukraine conflict. For his achievements, he and his editorial team received the Grimme Prize in 2016 for the series “Marhaba – Arriving in Germany”. Schreiber expressed gratitude to his colleagues and the viewers who have accompanied him over the years.
A new way
Schreiber decided to withdraw from the “Tagesschau” at his own request. In the future, he plans to devote himself to other journalistic topics, particularly those affecting the Middle East. After his last appearance, he will take a three-month break before tackling new projects. Marcus Bornheim, the first editor-in-chief of ARD-aktuell, regrets Schreiber's decision, but respects his desire for change. Schreiber has been the official spokesman for the “Tagesschau” since 2017 and thus addressed the audience in his friendly, competent manner.
On another level, Schreiber’s move reflects the current challenges in German journalism. A study by the Hans Bredow Institute recently looked at the situation and changes in this area. A survey of 1,221 journalists examined aspects such as working conditions and ethical attitudes. The results of this survey also show that over 50 percent of journalists in Germany work for newspapers or magazines, while 17 percent each work on television and radio. This highlights the challenges that journalists have to face today.
Constantin Schreiber closes a chapter and opens a new one. The simple farewell without a big celebration, but with non-alcoholic drinks and homemade cake, reflects his personal style and gives the show a warm, unconventional farewell.
With his decision to withdraw from daily news reporting, Schreiber is setting an example for further development within the industry and remains a defining figure in German journalism.