AfD parliamentary group demands right to an analogue life
Berlin (hib/FLA) The AfD parliamentary group in the Bundestag presented a draft law on Thursday (17.11.2023) that aims to anchor the “right to an analogue life” in the Basic Law. This is intended to protect citizens from “excessive digitalization” and “the associated loss of personal freedom”.
The draft law provides for a number of measures. For example, the state should be obliged to “ensure that citizens have access to analogue services and products” and to “support the development and distribution of analogue technologies”. In addition, the draft law calls for the establishment of an “analogue ombudsman” who would be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the right to an analogue life and for providing advice to citizens.
The AfD justifies its request with the fact that digitalization is increasingly leading to a “loss of personal freedom” and a “restriction of individual rights”. For example, the extensive collection and storage of personal data by companies and authorities would pose a threat to privacy. In addition, the increasing use of artificial intelligence could lead to a “loss of control over one’s own life”.
The draft law is likely to meet with resistance from other parliamentary groups. The SPD, Greens and FDP had already rejected similar proposals from the AfD in the past. They argue that digitalization offers many opportunities and that the state should not hinder its development.
The debate about the right to an analogue life is part of a broader discussion about the impact of digitalization on society. Some critics warn of the dangers of excessive digitalization, while others emphasize the opportunities that it offers. It remains to be seen whether the AfD’s draft law will find a majority in the Bundestag.
AfD-Fraktion fordert Recht auf ein analoges Leben
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