“We support this legislation because of the reasons listed in the rationale”
Welfare Work Requirements Act of 2021
Rationale
Mandatory work-for-benefits reduces dependency, boosts employment, and ensures taxpayer funds support self-sufficiency rather than long-term welfare.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welfare Conditionality |
Light conditions, few sanctions
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Mandatory work-for-benefits
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Welfare ConditionalityProposer
Party
Renew Charlemont
Modern infrastructure, greater opportunities for young people, diplomatic solutions to conflict, and fairer wealth distribution. Prosperity should be shared, and every generation deserves a chance to thrive.
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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Draft28 August 2021
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Vote Open28 August 2021
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Vote Closed27 October 2021
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Did Not Become Law27 October 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 147 / 348 seats (42.2%)
Against: 101 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 101 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes mandatory work-for-benefits because social security should provide dignity and a safety net, not force vulnerable people into unsuitable or exploitative work. We support helping people into decent, secure employment through training, education, and strong labour protections. |
| National Front | 147 | Yes | We support this legislation because of the reasons listed in the rationale |
| Renew Charlemont Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 262 / 577 seats (45.4%)
Against: 213 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 102
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 213 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes mandatory work-for-benefits because social security should provide dignity and a safety net, not force vulnerable people into unsuitable or exploitative work. We support helping people into decent, secure employment through training, education, and strong labour protections. |
| National Front | 231 | Yes | We support this legislation because of the reasons listed in the rationale |
| Renew Charlemont Proposer | 31 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The Green-Left Movement opposes mandatory work-for-benefits because social security should provide dignity and a safety net, not force vulnerable people into unsuitable or exploitative work. We support helping people into decent, secure employment through training, education, and strong labour protections.”