“We don't support this proposal”
Military And Social Expansion Act of 2021
Rationale
These reforms modernise policy to boost economic growth, national security, and social equity through streamlined arms exports, workforce inclusivity, clean energy expansion, childcare accessibility, and enhanced consumer rights.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Arms Exports |
Licensed exports with end-use checks
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Sell arms with minimal restriction
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Balanced energy mix
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Renewables priority
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| 3 | Childcare Provision |
Means-tested subsidised childcare
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Universal free childcare
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| 4 | Consumer Protection |
Statutory refund/replace for faulty goods within a set period; basic safety standards
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Multi-year warranties, no-quibble refunds for faulty goods, enforced safety standards
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| 5 | Women in the Armed Forces |
This Is An Order — a mandatory quota for the proportion of women in the armed forces
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This Is An Order — a mandatory quota for the proportion of women in the armed forces
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Arms Exports2
Renewable Energy Mandates3
Childcare Provision4
Consumer Protection5
Women in the Armed ForcesProposer
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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Draft2 November 2021
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Vote Open2 November 2021
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Vote Closed1 January 2022
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Became Law1 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 |