Public Broadcasting Privatization Act of 2010
Rationale
Privatizing public broadcasting eliminates inefficiencies, reduces taxpayer burden, and fosters competition, ensuring diverse, market-driven content and free press not influenced by government narratives.
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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Draft15 January 2010
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Vote Open19 April 2010
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Vote Closed18 June 2010
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Did Not Become Law18 June 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 15 / 69 seats (21.7%)
Against: 24 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 30
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 2 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 116 / 650 seats (17.8%)
Against: 197 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 337
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 134 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 116 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 15 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 48 | No | No reason given |