Media and Information Freedom Act of 2024
Rationale
A free society needs a free press and free expression, not state regulators or quotas deciding what citizens may read, watch, or play. This Act ends post-publication fines on the press, ends compulsory funding of state broadcasting, and lets markets, not boards, govern streaming and games.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Media Censorship Policy |
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
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| 2 | Press Regulation |
State-recognised self-regulation
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Purely voluntary self-regulation
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| 3 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
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| 4 | Streaming & Content Regulation |
Open entry with light local-content quotas
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No quotas or licensing of streaming services
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| 5 | Video Game Regulation |
Mandatory age ratings enforced at sale
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Industry self-rating; no statutory limits
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Media Censorship Policy2
Press Regulation3
Public Broadcasting Funding4
Streaming & Content Regulation5
Video Game RegulationProposer
Party
Liberal Platform
Liberal Platform champions freedom, education, free markets, and equal opportunity in Wëlstere. We believe in empowering individuals, encouraging innovation, and keeping government secular and limited. A freer Wëlstere is a more prosperous Wëlstere.
Core pillars
Hans Wagner
Activist · Age 39
A data-driven strategist with a reputation for turning crises into opportunities, Hans has leveraged his media savvy to craft narratives that resonate with both voters and donors in his relentless pursuit of higher office.
Timeline
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Draft2 December 2024
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Vote Open9 December 2024
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Vote Closes7 February 2025
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Became LawNot completed yet
Vote tally
Currently passingLive tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Federal Chamber
PassingFor: 31 / 60 seats (51.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 29
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Voie Rouge | 0 | Not voted | |
| Liberal Platform Proposer | 31 | Yes | No reason given |
| Union Communiste De Wëlstere | 0 | Not voted | |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |
President of the Republic
PassingFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Berger Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |