Rostock district council: Voting cards ADE - Voting now digital!

Rostock district council: Voting cards ADE - Voting now digital!

In the district of Rostock, a digital change is heralded in the district council: the voice card is now eliminated. Instead, the coordination will be recorded electronically in the future. This was decided on Wednesday evening with a large majority in the district council. According to NDR promises more transparency and more efficient processes.

The new system, which was checked at the request of the AfD and then advocated by the administration, is intended to accelerate both name and secret votes. This eliminates time -consuming recovery, especially in the event of tight results. For a total of 20,000 euros, a portable system is purchased that can be used at both district council locations, Bad Doberan and Güstrow.

live broadcasts of the district meetings

Rostock , the live streams have the goal of participating in political processes even during possible contact restrictions promote.

District Administrator Sebastian Constien emphasizes how important digital channels are for citizen participation. These live broadcasts also offer low-threshold access to local politics for people restricted mobility, as well as people with temporal or financial hurdles. The live stream is provided for six sessions, which means that the citizens can pursue in real time how their representatives vote and discuss on current topics.

politics in the digital age

A report on network policy illustrates, the dynamics of the Internet and the expectations of citizens require an adaptation of the political processes. The traditional formats are increasingly encountering new, digital possibilities, which not only promotes efficiency, but also a broader participation.

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