Broadcasting Privatization Act of 2010
Rationale
Privatizing public broadcasting eliminates inefficient levy funding, fostering competition and innovation while ensuring diverse, market-driven content free of government interference.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
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Public Broadcasting FundingProposer
Party
Liberal Meritocratic Alliance
A centrist, technocratic party. We are building a nation of open minds and markets free of coercion, communalism and superstition, where individuals rise by merit and competition fuels growth.
Core pillars
Wolfgang Schröder
Activist · Age 68
Wolfgang Schröder, a fiery and charismatic idealist, combines youthful passion with rigorous analysis to inspire radical change, making him a dynamic force for educational reform and individual freedom.
Timeline
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Draft10 November 2010
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Vote Open19 December 2010
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Vote Closed17 February 2011
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Did Not Become Law17 February 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 27 / 69 seats (39.1%)
Against: 37 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 5
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 18 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 12 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 7 | No | No reason given |
| United In Humanity | 0 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 254 / 650 seats (39.1%)
Against: 347 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 49
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 170 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 103 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 151 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 113 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 64 | No | No reason given |
| United In Humanity | 0 | No | No reason given |