“We finally don't support this bill”
Full Internet Freedom Act of 2021
Rationale
Unregulated internet maximizes free expression, innovation, and user autonomy, fostering open discourse and economic growth without government overreach.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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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Internet FreedomProposer
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
Nina Krause
Activist · Age 52
A longtime architect of the party’s policy platform, Nina Krause’s sharp intellect and unshakable loyalty to its ideals have made her both a trusted advisor and a formidable defender of its principles in public debate.
Timeline
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Draft7 April 2021
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Vote Open7 April 2021
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Vote Closed6 June 2021
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Did Not Become Law6 June 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 2 / 7 seats (28.6%)
Against: 3 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 2
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 3 | No | We finally don't support this bill |
| Democratic Socialist Union Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| Libertarian Nationalist | 0 | No | We believe there needs to be some restrictions and also to note that the data privacy is more important to work on rather than internet freedom; if you could get on that please. By banning all personal data collection by private companies! |
| Reformist League Of Matterhorn | 0 | Abstain | We're concerned about internet deregulation, but not in a strict or moderate way, rather a balanced one. Eliminating age verification is fine, but what about illegal content? That's worrying |
Ständerat
PassedFor: 25 / 46 seats (54.3%)
Against: 13 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 8
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 13 | No | We finally don't support this bill |
| Democratic Socialist Union Proposer | 25 | Yes | No reason given |
| Libertarian Nationalist | 0 | No | We believe there needs to be some restrictions and also to note that the data privacy is more important to work on rather than internet freedom; if you could get on that please. By banning all personal data collection by private companies! |
| Reformist League Of Matterhorn | 0 | Abstain | We're concerned about internet deregulation, but not in a strict or moderate way, rather a balanced one. Eliminating age verification is fine, but what about illegal content? That's worrying |
Nationalrat
PassedFor: 108 / 200 seats (54.0%)
Against: 56 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 36
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 56 | No | We finally don't support this bill |
| Democratic Socialist Union Proposer | 108 | Yes | No reason given |
| Libertarian Nationalist | 0 | No | We believe there needs to be some restrictions and also to note that the data privacy is more important to work on rather than internet freedom; if you could get on that please. By banning all personal data collection by private companies! |
| Reformist League Of Matterhorn | 0 | Abstain | We're concerned about internet deregulation, but not in a strict or moderate way, rather a balanced one. Eliminating age verification is fine, but what about illegal content? That's worrying |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We're concerned about internet deregulation, but not in a strict or moderate way, rather a balanced one. Eliminating age verification is fine, but what about illegal content? That's worrying”
“We have ultimately decided to vote in favor of this bill, driven by our desire for mediation and to defuse tensions!”
“We believe there needs to be some restrictions and also to note that the data privacy is more important to work on rather than internet freedom; if you could get on that please. By banning all personal data collection by private companies!”
“This completely unregulated internet project is a sham that plunges our society into digital chaos. Under the guise of absolute freedom, it abolishes all moderation, tolerating the worst: online harassment, fake news, illegal content, and exposing our children to unacceptable dangers. The total absence of rules is not freedom, it is the law of the jungle and digital anarchy. A responsible state must protect its citizens, regulate web giants, and guarantee a safe, civilized virtual space, rather than capitulating to libertarian fundamentalism. Rejecting this madness is an imperative for public order and the protection of youth!”