External plurality

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External plurality is a term from media politics .

The outer plural model asserts that the necessary balance is achieved through the diversity of television program providers .

The model of external plurality was declared permissible by the Federal Constitutional Court . For example, in addition to its importance in terms of media policy, this principle also applies to the press in the Federal Republic of Germany, since the freedom to design content and the variety of opinions on offer are implemented and guaranteed by a large number of providers.

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literature

  • Dieter Weirich : The "Flickering Town Hall". New media technologies, challenges for local politics. Kommunal-Verlag, Recklinghausen 1982, ISBN 3-87433-040-4 , p. 17.