Public Broadcasting Modernization Act of 2016

Proposed by Left Forward · fronted by Hans Vogel

Opened

26 Jun 2016

Voting closes

25 Aug 2016

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Shifting to a major, ad-free public broadcaster funded by general taxation ensures high-quality, independent content accessible to all, free from commercial pressures.

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

Hans Vogel

Activist · Age 68

8,794 social followers

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.

🎭 Eccentric 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 📺 Media Savvy 🌍 Outsider 💰 Wealthy

Timeline

Draft

26 June 2016
Vote Open

26 June 2016
Vote Closed

25 August 2016
Did Not Become Law

25 August 2016

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Failed

19Yes 48No 2Not voted 69 seats

For: 19 / 69 seats (27.5%)

Against: 48 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 2

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 28.4%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	22	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	19	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Union	16	No	No reason given
New National Order	10	No	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Failed

140Yes 476No 34Not voted 650 seats

For: 140 / 650 seats (21.5%)

Against: 476 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 34

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 22.7%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	196	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	140	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Union	142	No	No reason given
New National Order	138	No	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

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