“The AfH opposes permanent state intervention in the pricing of essential goods. While protecting consumers during shortages is important, giving a government watchdog the power to fine businesses for ‘unjustified’ price increases undermines free-market principles and creates excessive regulatory discretion. Competition and clear laws should remain the foundation of consumer protection.”
Essentials Price Rise Enforcement Act of 2024
Rationale
The changes strengthen enforcement by fining unjustified essentials price rises, preventing exploitation during shortages.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Price-Gouging Regulation |
Sellers must justify large price rises publicly; no caps
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Standing watchdog that fines unjustified price rises on essentials
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Price-Gouging RegulationProposer
Party
Union And National Renewal
A party for those who see tomorrow in the forge of today, shaping progress stronger than steel and bright as dawn.
Core pillars
René Zimmermann
Activist · Age 47
A media-savvy tactician with deep roots in the working class, René Zimmermann combines sharp data-driven insights with an unshakable loyalty to the party, ensuring every message is polished to perfection.
Timeline
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Draft10 November 2024
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Vote Open10 November 2024
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Vote Closes9 January 2025
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Became LawNot completed yet
Vote tally
Currently failingLive tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parlament
FailingFor: 31 / 67 seats (46.3%)
Against: 36 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Für Holzminden | 0 | No | The AfH opposes permanent state intervention in the pricing of essential goods. While protecting consumers during shortages is important, giving a government watchdog the power to fine businesses for ‘unjustified’ price increases undermines free-market principles and creates excessive regulatory discretion. Competition and clear laws should remain the foundation of consumer protection. |
| Bier Für Holzminden | 22 | No | This is Not what were stand for |
| The Representatief Of The Voters | 14 | No | I think it’s not good |
| Union And National Renewal Proposer | 31 | Yes | No reason given |
Der Härteste
FailingFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfgang Peters | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“This is Not what were stand for”
“I think it’s not good”