Unions Civil Service and Verdi to Collaborate on Broadcasting Council Governance

In a series of negotiations, the states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate are working towards securing a strong, efficient, and future-proof SWR in the digitalized media landscape.

Brigitte Johanna Henkel-Waidhofer, a respected journalist, reports on these negotiations, noting that the Broadcasting Council is a key player in these discussions. The Council is expected to undergo changes, with committees being reduced and reorganized to secure acceptance.

State Secretary Rudi Hoogvliet (Greens) has been vocal about these changes, stating that the aim is to create a more streamlined and effective Broadcasting Council.

One of the significant changes proposed is a "30 percent quota for land-specific content" in audiovisual new productions for the entire programme and the own portals. This decision is aimed at preserving regional identity and fostering local content.

Another notable development is the merging of seats on the state broadcasting council. The Civil Service Federation and Verdi, currently sitting in the state broadcasting council, will share a seat in the future. However, the identity of the person who will jointly hold a seat with the Verdi union in the state broadcasting commission of Baden-Württemberg in the future has not been publicly disclosed.

These negotiations are receiving wide attention and are being closely followed by the State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg. The contract is expected to be adopted before the summer break.

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Stay tuned for more updates as these negotiations continue to shape the future of SWR.

Unions Civil Service and Verdi to Collaborate on Broadcasting Council Governance