Subsidiarity and religious education Act of 2013
Rationale
These changes promote inclusivity and social cohesion by integrating faith into education and supporting community services, strengthening shared values and public well-being.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious Education in Schools |
Strictly secular education
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Mandatory religious instruction
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| 2 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Direct state grants to religious organizations for social services
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Religious Education in Schools2
Religious Observation PolicyProposer
Party
Les Revivalistes
Les Revivalistes seek to renew the sacred covenant between faith and nation. We advocate for faith in the public square, strong social safety nets and regionalism.
Core pillars
François Fontaine
Activist · Age 67
Once a fiery seminary student expelled for radical sermons, he now turns his pulpit into political battle with a preacher’s fervor and a rebel’s swagger.
Timeline
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Draft25 May 2013
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Vote Open25 May 2013
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Vote Closed24 July 2013
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Did Not Become Law24 July 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 32 / 348 seats (9.2%)
Against: 295 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 21
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free People's Front | 30 | No | No reason given |
| Les Revivalistes Proposer | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 265 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 68 / 577 seats (11.8%)
Against: 456 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 53
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free People's Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Les Revivalistes Proposer | 68 | Yes | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 456 | 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 |