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Brandenburg Approves Media Treaties, Clearing Nationwide Reform of ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio

Cross-party backing in Brandenburg provides the final state approval needed for the overhaul to take effect on December 1.

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Der Brandenburger Landtag debattierte am Donnerstag über die Rundfunkreform.
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Overview

  • Lawmakers voted 45–39 after the CDU supported the SPD government, while the AfD and most of the BSW opposed the treaties.
  • BSW Finance Minister Robert Crumbach broke with his party to vote yes, and three recent BSW party-leavers left the chamber before the roll call.
  • The decision makes Brandenburg the last state to ratify the pair of treaties, enabling the reform and expanded youth media protection to proceed nationwide.
  • The reform targets a leaner, more digital public service system, including streamlined program portfolios, with sector reports noting fewer niche channels and a capped sports budget.
  • Coalition strains in Brandenburg persist as the BSW faction remains split, even though the measures now move forward on the scheduled December 1 start date.