Progressive Social And Economic Reform of 2020
Rationale
These reforms prioritise equity, rights and progress: free education breaks barriers, gig workers deserve dignity, clean energy secures our future, free press protects democracy, and secular schools ensure fairness for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | University Tuition |
Tuition fees
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Free higher education for all
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| 2 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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| 3 | Nuclear Power |
Maintain existing nuclear only
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Major nuclear build-out
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| 4 | Press Regulation |
State-recognised self-regulation
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No press regulation at all
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| 5 | State-Funded Faith Schools |
Permit existing state-funded faith schools
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State funds secular schools only
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University Tuition2
Gig Economy & Platform Workers3
Nuclear Power4
Press Regulation5
State-Funded Faith SchoolsProposer
Party
Liberal Front
A party of progress that builds bridges with books steel and voices unshackled from dogma
Core pillars
Hans Scholz
Head of the Federal Department of Finance · Age 42
A tenured economics professor with a knack for media appearances, Hans Scholz pairs deep academic insight with persuasive charm, making him a key voice for the party’s intellectual and policy-driven agenda.
Timeline
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Draft29 August 2020
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Vote Open29 August 2020
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Vote Closed26 October 2020
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Did Not Become Law26 October 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 0 / 7 seats (0.0%)
Against: 3 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 4
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 3 | No | We don't support this bill |
| Liberal Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reformist League Of Matterhorn | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Social Labour Union | 0 | Yes | We support this wholesome proposal |
Ständerat
FailedFor: 0 / 46 seats (0.0%)
Against: 27 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 19
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 27 | No | We don't support this bill |
| Liberal Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reformist League Of Matterhorn | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Social Labour Union | 0 | Yes | We support this wholesome proposal |
Nationalrat
FailedFor: 0 / 200 seats (0.0%)
Against: 114 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 86
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Movement | 114 | No | We don't support this bill |
| Liberal Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reformist League Of Matterhorn | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Social Labour Union | 0 | Yes | We support this wholesome proposal |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We don't support this bill”
“We support this wholesome proposal”