“While parts of this bill is increasingly harsh, there are other parts that we are deeply supportive of.”
National Revitalization Act of 2023
Proposed by The People's Socialist Front
Failing
blocked by President
Opened
11 Jun 2023
Voting closes
10 Aug 2023
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes
Rationale
These reforms strengthen national unity, deter crime, preserve cultural identity, and ensure public safety through clear laws and shared values.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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National anthem played hourly in all public spaces; citizens must stand
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| 3 | Religious Education in Schools |
Strictly secular education
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Anti-religious education (children taught that religion is superstition and harmful)
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| 4 | Capital Punishment |
Death penalty constitutionally prohibited; extradition refused to countries that use it
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Death penalty for murder, treason, and drug trafficking
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| 5 | 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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1
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
Single official language for all official documents and courts
Ban other languages in schools and government services
2
National Anthem in SchoolsPrevious law
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
National anthem played hourly in all public spaces; citizens must stand
3
Religious Education in SchoolsPrevious law
Strictly secular education
Anti-religious education (children taught that religion is superstition and harmful)
4
Capital PunishmentPrevious law
Death penalty constitutionally prohibited; extradition refused to countries that use it
Death penalty for murder, treason, and drug trafficking
5
Citizenship RequirementsPrevious law
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
Citizenship by blood only (jus sanguinis); 15-year residency for naturalisation
Timeline
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Draft16 January 2023
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Vote Open11 June 2023
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Vote Closed10 August 2023
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Did Not Become Law10 August 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Statenhaus
Failed
51Yes
74No
62Not voted
187 seats
For: 51 / 187 seats (27.3%)
Against: 74 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 62
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 40.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Movement | 43 | No | .................... |
| Ludenholm National People's Union | 12 | No | There will be no outright anti religious education. |
| National Banking Clan | 19 | No | We need to be a more international country |
| Social-Liberal Monarchist Front | 22 | Yes | While parts of this bill is increasingly harsh, there are other parts that we are deeply supportive of. |
| The People's Socialist Front Proposer | 29 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 43 | Not voted |
Riksdag
Failed
359Yes
563No
155Not voted
1077 seats
For: 359 / 1077 seats (33.3%)
Against: 563 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 155
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 38.9%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Movement | 302 | No | .................... |
| Ludenholm National People's Union | 193 | No | There will be no outright anti religious education. |
| National Banking Clan | 68 | No | We need to be a more international country |
| Social-Liberal Monarchist Front | 158 | Yes | While parts of this bill is increasingly harsh, there are other parts that we are deeply supportive of. |
| The People's Socialist Front Proposer | 201 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 13 | Not voted |
President
Failed
0Yes
1No
0Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Movement | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
Social-Liberal Monarchist Front
Voted July 6, 2023
Yes
Ludenholm National People's Union
Voted July 6, 2023
No
“There will be no outright anti religious education.”
Communist Movement
Voted June 18, 2023
No
“....................”
National Banking Clan
Voted June 13, 2023
No
Changed vote
“We need to be a more international country”
National Banking Clan
Voted June 12, 2023
Yes
“We need to be a more international country”