Four Legal Reforms Passed in Brandenburg
Brandenburg overhauls laws on media, drones, factions, and bureaucracy in sweeping reforms
Potsdam (dpa/bb) — Brandenburg's state parliament has approved four key legislative changes affecting drone defense, bureaucratic reduction, private media regulations, and parliamentary group rules. The amendments also enable three former BSW lawmakers to form their own faction.
- Strengthening drone defenses amid sabotage threats – To better counter potential attacks on critical infrastructure, Brandenburg has revised its police law. A new provision on the "use of technical measures against unmanned vehicle systems" clarifies that law enforcement may take action against drones and other unmanned devices—whether operated on land, in the air, or on water—when necessary to prevent threats to public safety.
- Cutting red tape – The state has adopted a "Law to Reduce Bureaucracy in Brandenburg," aiming to streamline administrative processes. Businesses will face fewer reporting and disclosure obligations, while certified copies will only be required when absolutely essential. Technical standards will also be limited to what is strictly necessary.
- New parliamentary group for ex-BSW members – After leaving Brandenburg's fractured BSW faction, three lawmakers—Melanie Matzies, Reinhard Simon, and André von Ossowski—can now form their own group under revised faction rules. Previously, this was not legally possible.
- Revised media regulations – The state treaty governing private media in Berlin and Brandenburg has been updated, reshaping the legal framework for the Berlin-Brandenburg Media Authority and private broadcasters. Backed by the SPD and CDU, the reform clarifies financial and administrative oversight while introducing a salary cap for the director's position.
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