“We don't support this proposal”
Rights And Services Expansion Act of 2021
Rationale
These changes ensure equitable access to essential services, education, and opportunity by prioritizing public ownership, higher education investment, and secular, inclusive schooling for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Public Ownership of Key Industries |
Full privatisation, market discipline
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Nationalise all key utilities and transport
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| 2 | School Leaving Age |
Compulsory to 16
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Compulsory education/training to 18
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| 3 | State-Funded Faith Schools |
Permit existing state-funded faith schools
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State funds secular schools only
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| 4 | Religious Education in Schools |
Optional religious classes
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Strictly secular education
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| 5 | University Tuition |
Vocational training focus
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Free higher education for all
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Public Ownership of Key Industries2
School Leaving Age3
State-Funded Faith Schools4
Religious Education in Schools5
University TuitionProposer
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
Ludwig Weber
Head of the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications · Age 51
Once a media darling and outspoken critic of the status quo, this former television host leveraged his celebrity into a political movement, blending fiery rhetoric with a ruthless strategy to dismantle entrenched interests and force systemic change.
Timeline
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Draft1 November 2021
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Vote Open1 November 2021
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Vote Closed31 December 2021
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Became Law31 December 2021
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 |