Expand digital networks, e-government, and IT security
The AfD wants to promote fiber to the user, close all mobile dead zones, and digitize public services along the lines of Estonia. At the same time, it opposes digital surveillance and wants in-person contact with agencies and cash payment to remain possible.
The AfD wants fast internet everywhere. There should be no more mobile dead zones. Public offices should offer more online. But people should still be able to go in person. The AfD is against surveillance on the internet.
Local roaming would be a last resort to reduce dependence on single providers in rural areas; the AfD rejects equipment from state-linked makers such as Huawei over spying concerns. Administrative processes would be standardized and streamlined, with more money and support for municipalities. The party wants e-voting to strengthen direct democracy at all levels. End-to-end encryption would become standard in government and consumer applications, and consumer advice centers would be better able to help with IT incidents. Private platforms would not get censorship-like powers; schools would get better digital equipment, digital skills in the curriculum, and more teacher training.
Show the original quote (page 44)
„Beim Mobilfunk soll mit aktueller Technik eine flächendeckende Versorgung gewährleistet, und somit alle Funklöcher geschlossen werden.“Translation: In mobile communications, nationwide coverage is to be ensured with current technology, thereby closing all dead zones.
Placement
- Economyleaning more state
The state would do more to fund network expansion and municipal digitization, meaning more public investment.
- Civil liberties and securityleaning civil liberties first
Universal encryption and the rejection of digital surveillance and censorship-like powers strengthen privacy and free speech compared with today.