Criticisms arise over Germany's handling of individuals with stuttering conditions, as noted by Malte Spitz

In a recent call to action, Malte Spitz, a former Green Party politician and long-time board member, is encouraging the public to spread his message about the underrepresentation of stutterers in media. Spitz, who is a stutterer himself, believes that media outlets like ARD, ZDF, RTL, and others would rather show interviews with non-stutterers due to potential viewer confusion or overwhelming.

Spitz's advocacy for stutterers' rights in media representation is resonating with the public. Many people are supporting his cause, recognising the need for more diversity in media interviews. The public's response has been overwhelmingly positive, with Spitz's message gaining attention and traction.

Spitz points out that there is still a clear underrepresentation of stutterers, especially in the media. He believes that this underrepresentation contributes to the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding stuttering. Spitz argues that media outlets have a responsibility to represent all sectors of society, including those with speech impediments.

The most important organizations in Germany specializing in support and awareness for people who stutter are the Bundesvereinigung Stottern & Selbsthilfe e.V., a nonprofit association founded by and for people who stutter and their relatives offering self-help groups and resources, and initiatives by experts like Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wendlandt who contributed significantly to stuttering therapy and runs the platform "Abenteuer Stottern" for education and community.

Spitz's call for action to share his message about stutterers' underrepresentation in media is being heeded. Many people are taking to social media and email to spread the word, hoping to bring about change in the way stutterers are represented in the media. Spitz's message is gaining momentum, and it is hoped that it will lead to increased representation of stutterers in media interviews.

Spitz also mentioned that parents often have fears and concerns when their child starts to stutter. He believes that increased representation of stutterers in the media can help to alleviate these fears and provide a positive role model for children who stutter. Spitz's advocacy for stutterers' rights in media representation is a much-needed voice for those who are often overlooked and underrepresented in society.

Critics argue that the image of a stutterer in public has changed in recent years but not significantly. Spitz criticised the handling of stuttering in Germany, stating that there is still a long way to go before stutterers are fully accepted and represented in society. Spitz's message is a call to action for media outlets and the public to do better, to represent stutterers fairly and accurately, and to help break down the barriers that prevent stutterers from fully participating in society.