Public Broadcasting Funding Reform of 2019
Rationale
This proposal aims to reduce spending and the tax burden on citizens by abolishing non-essential broadcasting services, while keeping ones that serve crucial roles.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Competence And Freedom
Competence and Freedom (C&F) is a centrist, technocratic party. We advocate for competent government, individual rights, a free market with sensible guardrails, accessible, high-quality education, and principled opposition to extremism and populism on both the far-right and the far-left.
Core pillars
Werner Müller
Activist · Age 61
A once-successful small-business owner who entered politics after a personal scandal exposed the hypocrisy of the establishment, Werner Müller’s charisma and street-smart instincts have made him a magnetic figure among disillusioned voters.
Timeline
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Draft24 March 2019
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Vote Open24 March 2019
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Vote Closed23 May 2019
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Did Not Become Law23 May 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 27 / 69 seats (39.1%)
Against: 35 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 7
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Christian Socials | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| Competence And Freedom Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Republic | 6 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 250 / 650 seats (38.5%)
Against: 330 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 70
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 151 | No | No reason given |
| Christian Socials | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| Competence And Freedom Proposer | 77 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 146 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 126 | No | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Republic | 53 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |