Mandatory recording and broadcast of Walloon municipal councils
Official title: Proposition de décret modifiant l'article L1122-20 du Code de la démocratie locale et de la décentralisation afin de garantir la transparence des conseils communaux par le biais de l'enregistrement audiovisuel et de la diffusion des séances publiques
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘In progress’)
In plain language
- Every Walloon municipality will be required to record and broadcast its public council meetings, keeping them accessible online for at least two years.
- Municipalities and local officials are affected, with a one-year deadline to comply with the technical requirements.
- You will be able to follow the debates of your local council from home, either live or later with subtitles.
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How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.