Deutsche Welle (pronounced [ˈdɔʏtʃə ˈvɛlə]; meaning: "German Wave" in German), sometimes abbreviated to DW, is a German public, state-owned international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget.The service is available in 32 languages. DW's satellite television service consists of channels in English, German, Spanish, and Arabic. The work of DW is regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act, meaning that content is intended to be independent of government influence. DW is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).