Equal Voices Act of 2012
Rationale
Everyone deserves to be heard, not just those who are profitable or powerful. Expanding public broadcasting ensures that workers, young people, and underrepresented voices have real access to media. A fair society requires media that reflects all people, not just market interests.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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1
Public Broadcasting FundingProposer
Party
Left Forward
Left Forward is a young, dynamic movement combining workers’ rights with bold new ideas. We fight for fair wages, equality, and inclusion while standing firmly against right-wing extremism. Together, we defend dignity, strengthen solidarity, and build a just future for all. Together, we move forward
Core pillars
Hans Vogel
Activist · Age 68
A self-made millionaire turned firebrand orator, Hans Vogel uses his inherited fortune and media connections to fund bold campaigns and outmaneuver establishment opponents with theatrical stunts.
Timeline
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Draft3 January 2012
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Vote Open13 January 2012
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Vote Closed13 March 2012
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Became Law13 March 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 22 / 69 seats (31.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 47
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 0 | No | No reason given |
| People's Socialist National Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 250 / 650 seats (38.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 400
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 192 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 47 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 0 | No | No reason given |
| People's Socialist National Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |