National Service and Citizenship Reform Act of 2011
Rationale
These reforms strengthen national unity, protect youth, and ensure citizenship reflects shared values by mandating service, banning child labor, and prioritizing cultural ties.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military Service Policy |
Volunteer professional army
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National service for those 18-20
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| 2 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment of any kind until age 18
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| 3 | 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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Military Service Policy2
Child Labour Law3
Citizenship RequirementsProposer
Party
Rassemblement Populaire
Parti attaché à la souveraineté nationale, aux valeurs traditionnelles et à la protection des intérêts du peuple. Nous croyons en une nation forte, unie et respectée, où la voix de chaque citoyen compte et où la patrie passe avant tout.
Core pillars
Léa Guerin
Activist · Age 63
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
Timeline
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Draft16 September 2011
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Vote Open16 September 2011
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Vote Closed15 November 2011
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Did Not Become Law15 November 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 23 / 348 seats (6.6%)
Against: 88 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 237
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rassemblement Populaire Proposer | 23 | Yes | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 88 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 116 / 577 seats (20.1%)
Against: 170 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 291
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rassemblement Populaire Proposer | 116 | Yes | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 170 | No | 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 |