Caren Miosga

Caren Miosga built her reputation as one of Germany's most recognizable news anchors, spending years as the face of ARD's late-evening Tagesthemen. Born in Peine on April 11, 1969, she studied history and German literature before moving into journalism, first in radio and then in television. Her calm delivery and sharp interviewing turned her into a fixture of the country's political coverage. Miosga's path to the anchor desk ran through regional broadcasting and cultural programming. She joined ARD in the early 2000s and worked on productions in Hamburg and Berlin before taking over Tagesthemen in 2007, succeeding Ulrich Wickert. She held the post for over a decade, becoming one of the longest-serving presenters in the show's history. Along the way she moderated political debates and special broadcasts, including coverage of federal elections and party conferences. In 2022 she stepped down from the nightly news to develop her own interview format. Caren Miosga, a Sunday-night political talk show on ARD, launched in January 2024. The program puts her in direct conversation with politicians and public figures, often drawing attention for its pointed questioning. Across her career she has appeared in dozens of television productions and specials, though her core work remains the news and interview formats she anchors. Off screen, Miosga has kept a relatively low public profile. She lives in Hamburg and has spoken about the pressure of live broadcasting and the need for thorough preparation. At 57, she continues to shape political debate on German public television.[edit]