AfD calls for the reform of the broadcasting contribution: Kretschmann's GEZ increase in criticism
AfD calls for the reform of the broadcasting contribution: Kretschmann's GEZ increase in criticism
The current discussion about a possible increase in the broadcasting contribution is recorded in Baden-Württemberg. Dennis Klecker, the broadcasting spokesman for the AfD parliamentary group in the state parliament, asked CDU parliamentary group leader Manuel Hagel to reaffirm his already expressed rejection of such an increase and to campaign towards Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann in this regard. Klecker criticizes the uncritical attitude of many public law journalists on crucial topics and sees no need for a financial increase in broadcasting.
The debate about the broadcasting contribution is not new, but in times of growing skepticism towards the media and an increasing discussion about the financing of public institutions. In Stuttgart and beyond, the role of public service broadcasting is often discussed, especially when it comes to the quality of reporting and the independence of the broadcaster towards politics. The claim of the AfD to reform the existing fee model reflects a deeper social debate on the acceptance of compulsory fees and the role of the public law sector.
Historically, public service broadcasting in Germany has been dependent on a model that is based on the financing by the citizens. The broadcasting contribution was introduced in its current form in 2013 after the former system, which was characterized by a device -dependent fee, was no longer considered up to date. This change was not undisputed and led to a variety of protests and discussions about the necessity and the amount of the contribution.For the Stuttgart region, the discussion about the broadcasting contribution also has an impact on the local media landscape. The SWR's main stuttgart end of the SWR is an important medium that informs many citizens about current topics and covers important cultural events. A possible increase in the broadcasting contribution could also influence the discussion about the financing of local reporting, which could have a direct impact on the quality of the news supply on site.
Table: Broadcasting contribution in Germany (as of 2023)
| Year | Height of the broadcasting contribution | Changes |
| ——- | ————————— | —————————- |
| 2013 | 17.98 euros per month | Introduction of the flat -rate model |
| 2015 | 17.98 euros per month | No adjustment |
| 2021 | 17.50 euros per month | Reduction by 48 cents |
| 2023 | 18.36 euros per month | Planned increase |
In the coming months, it can be expected that the debate in Stuttgart and the state parliament will win further intensity, especially in view of the various political positions and the social relevance of the topic. It remains to be seen whether and how the gap between the political views can be concluded with regard to the need for a reform and the financial possibilities of public service broadcasting.
Source: AfD parliamentary group in the state parliament of Baden-Württemberg/OTS
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