Public Broadcasting Funding Reform of 2014
Rationale
This proposal reduces taxpayer burden, especially on low-income families, whilst ensuring essential public news and education content remain accessible to all and, above all, pluralistic and neutral: there's no point in competing with private networks over tv shows and other unessential content.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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Public Broadcasting FundingProposer
Party
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights
ADFR is a centre-to-centre-left, social-liberal party. We advocate for an open and neutral Internet, strong privacy rights, a digital PA and an eco-social market economy. We focus on white-collar professionals and innovative companies, ensuring technology expands freedom and opportunities for all.
Core pillars
Ingrid Jung
Activist · Age 66
A 55-year-old media darling with a rebellious streak, Ingrid Jung left her corporate law career to lead protests against digital surveillance, blending fiery rhetoric with unconventional stunts that have made her both a thorn in the establishment’s side and a magnet for supporters.
Timeline
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Draft8 February 2014
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Vote Open12 February 2014
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Vote Closed13 April 2014
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Became Law13 April 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 39 / 69 seats (56.5%)
Against: 15 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 23 | Yes | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 9 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 6 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 300 / 650 seats (46.2%)
Against: 174 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 176
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 160 | Yes | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 110 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 42 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 98 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 64 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |