“We don't support this proposal”
Family And Digital Rights Act of 2021
Rationale
To modernize family rights, strengthen data privacy, and reduce corporate influence in politics for a fairer, safer society.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Divorce Law |
No-fault divorce, standard process
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Quick no-fault divorce
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| 2 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
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| 3 | Data Privacy & Digital Rights |
Basic data protection (consent required; breach notification; opt-out rights)
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Ban all personal data collection by private companies
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| 4 | Internet Freedom |
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind
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| 5 | Lobbying & Political Donations |
Disclosure rules, few limits
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Strict caps and a public lobbying register
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Divorce Law2
Parental Leave Policy3
Data Privacy & Digital Rights4
Internet Freedom5
Lobbying & Political DonationsProposer
Party
Democratic Socialist Union
A party of builders workers and dreamers stitching together a future where no one is left behind and the planet thrives.
Core pillars
Günter Weber
Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs · Age 58
A former trade union leader turned seasoned politician, Günter Weber is the party’s most compelling voice—a pragmatic idealist whose fiery speeches have mobilized generations of supporters while keeping the movement firmly grounded in achievable goals.
Timeline
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Draft6 November 2021
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Vote Open6 November 2021
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Vote Closed5 January 2022
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Became Law5 January 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 4 / 7 seats (57.1%)
Against: 2 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 2 | No | We don't support this proposal |
| Democratic Socialist Union Proposer | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
Ständerat
PassedFor: 26 / 46 seats (56.5%)
Against: 14 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 6
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 14 | No | We don't support this proposal |
| Democratic Socialist Union Proposer | 26 | Yes | No reason given |
Nationalrat
PassedFor: 112 / 200 seats (56.0%)
Against: 59 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 29
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 59 | No | We don't support this proposal |
| Democratic Socialist Union Proposer | 112 | Yes | No reason given |