CDU in Steglitz-Zehlendorf: Livestream only for 50 spectators?

CDU in Steglitz-Zehlendorf: Livestream only for 50 spectators?

In the world of political transparency, there seems to be a new topic of discussion: The CDU parliamentary group in Steglitz-Zehlendorf is considering stopping the newly introduced parliamentary television. This is done just a few months after the Livestream broadcasts started from the Zehlendorf town hall, which were initiated last December. The livestream should give the citizens an insight into the meetings of the district regulations (BVV) and thus promote the participation of the public.

These plans could now be put back to the test. The CDU's parliamentary group, Torsten Hippe, expressed concerns because, in his opinion, the number of spectators is disappointing. On average, according to Hippe, only 50 spectators are interested in the stream per session. These figures raise questions and open up a explosive debate about the effectiveness of parliamentary television and how well it actually achieves the citizens.

criticism and reactions

The criticism of the lower number of spectators is discussed in the Tagesspiegel newsletter for Steglitz-Zehlendorf. The considerations for setting parliamentary television are not only based on the number of spectators, but also on the idea that the provision of such information on the Internet may not achieve the desired effect. A loving tradition could be on the brink, and the upcoming discussions about how to better involve the citizens will certainly be heated.

It remains to be seen how these developments will affect. While some interpret the CDU's decision as a necessary step to promote efficiency, others see a step backwards in political participation. The debate about how much space political discussions should be granted in the digital age will continue to be of central importance. The interested citizens are now called to comment and to raise their voice on this topic.

For further information on the current reporting on this topic, See the article on www.tagesspiegel.de .