Hubig wants government to keep information duty.
The German government is changing the Freedom of Information Act. Many people are criticizing this change. They say it could make the government less open.
The government wants to update the law. They say this will make the system better. However, critics believe the changes will limit what information the public receives. The SPD government party is against the reform. Justice Minister Hubig believes the government’s duty to share information is important. The reform could affect how transparent the government is.
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Highlights
SPD Criticizes Freedom Law
The SPD government party criticizes the planned reform.
Hubig Wants Disclosure
Justice Minister Hubig says the government’s disclosure obligation is important.
Reform Impacts Transparency
The reform could affect transparency and government accountability.
Government Modernizing Law
The government says it is modernizing the Information Freedom Law.
Critics Fear Closed Government
Opponents argue the change will return to a closed government structure.