Aline Abboud Steps Down as 'Tagesthemen' Moderator After Parental Leave

The journalist cites a family relocation to Berlin and announces her upcoming book exploring her Lebanese roots.

Aline Abboud, a 'Tagesthemen' moderator since 2021, will not return to the program following her parental leave.
Abboud announced her decision on Instagram, explaining that her family's move to Berlin prompted her departure from the Hamburg-based news show.
She reflected positively on her time at 'Tagesthemen,' expressing gratitude for her colleagues and experiences.
Abboud revealed her new project, an autobiographical book titled 'Barfuß in Tetas Garten – Berlin, mein Libanon und ich,' set for release on January 2, 2025.
Born in Berlin to a Lebanese father and East German mother, Abboud's book explores her personal connection to the Lebanese heritage and its history.