“We support this legislation”
Immigration reform of 2023
Rationale
Strengthen national identity and integration by limiting naturalizations and tightening criteria to preserve social cohesion and security.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Citizenship by blood only (jus sanguinis); 15-year residency for naturalisation
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| 2 | Integration Requirements |
Standard language/civics requirements
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Strict language + values tests, mandatory classes
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| 3 | Deportation |
Firm enforcement with appeals
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Automatic removal, limited appeals
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Citizenship Requirements2
Integration Requirements3
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Party
Charlemont Rise Up !
A liberal-conservative right-wing political party that seeks to restore Charlemont's greatness and power.
Core pillars
Antoine Dupont
Minister of the Interior · Age 47
The party’s most trusted strategist, Antoine Dupont spent years shaping policy in quiet study, his reclusive nature masking an unshakable loyalty and a gift for turning complex data into persuasive talking points when needed.
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: 228 / 348 seats (65.5%)
Against: 82 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 38
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 54 | Yes | Yes with reservations |
| Blue Labour | 35 | Yes | This protects our nation against unchecked immigration. |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! Proposer | 68 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 82 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes this reform because citizenship should provide a fair path to belonging, not be restricted by ancestry or excessive residency barriers. Automatic deportation and limited appeals also risk undermining due process, equality and the fundamental rights of migrants. |
| National Front | 71 | Yes | We support this legislation |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 371 / 577 seats (64.3%)
Against: 97 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 109
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 86 | Yes | Yes with reservations |
| Blue Labour | 41 | Yes | This protects our nation against unchecked immigration. |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! Proposer | 128 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 97 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes this reform because citizenship should provide a fair path to belonging, not be restricted by ancestry or excessive residency barriers. Automatic deportation and limited appeals also risk undermining due process, equality and the fundamental rights of migrants. |
| National Front | 116 | Yes | We support this legislation |
| 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.
“Yes with reservations”
“The Green-Left Movement opposes this reform because citizenship should provide a fair path to belonging, not be restricted by ancestry or excessive residency barriers. Automatic deportation and limited appeals also risk undermining due process, equality and the fundamental rights of migrants.”
“This protects our nation against unchecked immigration.”