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Rostock District Council: Goodbye voting cards – vote digitally now!
In the Rostock district, voting will take place electronically in order to create transparency. The district council will also be streamed live.
Rostock District Council: Goodbye voting cards – vote digitally now!
In the Rostock district, a digital change is being heralded in the district council: From now on, voting cards are no longer required. Instead, voting will be recorded electronically in the future. This was decided by a large majority in the district council on Wednesday evening. Loud NDR The administration expects this innovation to provide more transparency and more efficient processes.
The new system, which was examined at the request of the AfD and then approved by the administration, is intended to speed up both roll-call and secret votes. This eliminates the need for time-consuming recounts, especially when the results are close. A portable system will be purchased for a total of 20,000 euros that can be used at both district council locations, Bad Doberan and Güstrow.
Live broadcasts of district council meetings
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 with limited mobility, as well as people with time or financial hurdles. The livestream will be available on a trial basis for six sessions, allowing citizens to follow in real time how their representatives vote and discuss current issues.