Public Broadcasting Funding Reform of 2018

Proposed by Left Forward · fronted by Brigitte Weber

Opened

23 Mar 2018

Voting closes

22 May 2018

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

A strong public broadcaster is essential for an informed and democratic society. Expanding public broadcasting improves access to reliable news, educational content, and cultural programming while reducing dependence on commercial interests. Funding through general taxation ensures universal access

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Public Broadcasting Funding	Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)		Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)

1

Public Broadcasting Funding

Previous law

Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)

Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)

Proposer

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

Brigitte Weber

Activist · Age 38

35,566 social followers

At 25, Brigitte Weber’s sharp mind and effortless charm turned her student protests into viral media moments, blending data-driven strategy with the raw energy of a generation demanding change.

🔬 Analytical ✨ Charismatic 📺 Media Savvy 🔨 Working Class Background

Timeline

Draft

23 March 2018
Vote Open

23 March 2018
Vote Closed

22 May 2018
Became Law

22 May 2018

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

23Yes 0No 31Abstained 15Not voted 69 seats

For: 23 / 69 seats (33.3%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 31 · Not voted: 15

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	31	Abstain	No reason given
Citizen's Trust First	0	No	No reason given
Homeland Alliance	0	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	23	Yes	No reason given
Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim	0	No	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Passed

261Yes 0No 286Abstained 103Not voted 650 seats

For: 261 / 650 seats (40.2%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 286 · Not voted: 103

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	286	Abstain	No reason given
Citizen's Trust First	0	No	No reason given
Homeland Alliance	0	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	261	Yes	No reason given
Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim	0	No	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

Voting record

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