Das Ende der Informationsfreiheit? Das IFG und seine Änderungen
Summary
This episode examines the German government’s controversial plan to restrict the Freedom of Information Act (IFG) under the guise of reducing bureaucracy. Hosts Elena Radatz and Philipp Nickert interview Professor Maximilian Pichl, who warns that limiting access to natural persons and imposing high fees would severely undermine democratic transparency and accountability. The discussion highlights fierce opposition from civil society and media, noting that such restrictions could drive information-seeking toward unregulated leaks rather than formal requests.
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