“We vote yes, but with major reservations”
Emergency Law for a Strong, United, and Just State of 2023
Rationale
These reforms strengthen national unity, public health, and equity by standardizing language, expanding civic duty, tightening pollution controls, guaranteeing digital access, and ensuring fair healthcare coverage.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Official Language Policy |
Single official language for all official documents and courts
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Ban other languages in schools and government services
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| 2 | Military Service Policy |
Volunteer professional army
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National service for those 18-20
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| 3 | What Public Healthcare Covers |
Core medical care; dental and optical private
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Dental and optical subsidised for low-income citizens
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| 4 | Industrial Pollution & Water |
Strict air and water limits, actively inspected
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Strict air and water limits, actively inspected
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| 5 | Broadband & Digital Access |
Universal service obligation; every home entitled to a connection
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Universal service obligation; every home entitled to a connection
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Official Language Policy2
Military Service Policy3
What Public Healthcare Covers4
Industrial Pollution & Water5
Broadband & Digital AccessProposer
Party
Charlemont Rise Up !
A liberal-conservative right-wing political party that seeks to restore Charlemont's greatness and power.
Core pillars
Rémi Garnier
Presidency · Age 26
Starting as a streetwise organiser in his teens, Rémi Garnier parlayed grit and connections into a rising force for change, blending relentless energy with an uncompromising stance against corruption.
Timeline
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Draft6 November 2023
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Vote Open6 November 2023
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Vote Closed5 January 2024
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Became Law5 January 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 174 / 348 seats (50.0%)
Against: 82 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 92
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Labour | 35 | Yes | We don't support all of it but we support some of it |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! Proposer | 68 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 82 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes this law because banning minority languages from schools and public services undermines cultural rights and excludes communities, while compulsory national service restricts young people’s freedom. Unity should be built through inclusion and equal opportunity, not coercion and enforced conformity. |
| National Front | 71 | Yes | We vote yes, but with major reservations |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 285 / 577 seats (49.4%)
Against: 97 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 195
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Labour | 41 | Yes | We don't support all of it but we support some of it |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! Proposer | 128 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 97 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes this law because banning minority languages from schools and public services undermines cultural rights and excludes communities, while compulsory national service restricts young people’s freedom. Unity should be built through inclusion and equal opportunity, not coercion and enforced conformity. |
| National Front | 116 | Yes | We vote yes, but with major reservations |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlemont Rise Up ! Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We don't support all of it but we support some of it”
“The Green-Left Movement opposes this law because banning minority languages from schools and public services undermines cultural rights and excludes communities, while compulsory national service restricts young people’s freedom. Unity should be built through inclusion and equal opportunity, not coercion and enforced conformity.”