“growth takes priority over environment”
Climate Policy Transition Act of 2019
Rationale
These changes accelerate climate action by ending fossil fuel dependence, prioritizing ecosystem recovery, and ensuring immediate cleaner air for public health.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Fossil Fuel Extraction |
Licensed extraction with limits
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Managed wind-down
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| 2 | Land Conservation & Rewilding |
Balanced land use
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Expand protected areas
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| 3 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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Fossil Fuel Extraction2
Land Conservation & Rewilding3
Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
Party
Social Democratic Front
A party of builders and healers crafting a future where no one is left adrift and every voice shapes the dawn
Core pillars
Nicolas Guerin
Activist · Age 32
A 26-year-old former investment banker who walked away from high finance after witnessing its disconnect from everyday people, now wielding sharp media instincts to expose systemic flaws and rally support behind pragmatic reform.
Timeline
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Draft18 December 2019
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Vote Open18 December 2019
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Vote Closed16 February 2020
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Did Not Become Law16 February 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 36 / 348 seats (10.3%)
Against: 190 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 122
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 190 | No | growth takes priority over environment |
| Social Democratic Front Proposer | 36 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 50 / 577 seats (8.7%)
Against: 337 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 190
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 337 | No | growth takes priority over environment |
| Social Democratic Front Proposer | 50 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 240 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 1 | No | No reason given |