In Germany, Baden-Württemberg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Stefan Brink and State Councilor Gisela Erler presented a practical guide to the State Freedom of Information Act. The guide offers practical advice, legal commentaries and explanations on legal provisions, as well as specific suggestions. “Information is the foundation of all citizen participation. The guidelines for a new planning culture provide the administration with tools and an orientation in certain procedures,” Erler said.
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